With Rimamnde Shawulu
THAT QUESTION has generated enormous speculation—but what do the facts actually show?
In this week’s episode of The Other Side, Rimamnde Shawulu examines verified evidence from Nigeria and the wider Sahel to explain the relationship between ISIS, Al-Qaeda, JNIM, ISWAP and the emerging Lakurawa network.
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The episode explores why rival extremist groups sometimes cooperate tactically despite being ideological enemies, how Lakurawa emerged in northwestern Nigeria, and why governance failures and porous borders continue to fuel insecurity across West Africa.
If you’re interested in African security, terrorism, regional politics or Nigeria’s future, this episode provides context often missing from mainstream headlines.
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