Counter-terrorism strategies must consider how the coastline provides a financial and operational life-line to violent extremists.
Violent extremist groups operating in East Africa such as al-Shabaab, Ansar al-Sunna and the Islamic State in East Africa Somalia (IS-Somalia) are increasingly making use of gaps in maritime security. Counter-terrorism strategies must target this aspect of their operations to stop extremists exploiting Africa's coasts through attacks, smuggling and extortion.
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