African borderlands drive prolonged cycles of violence across regions

From the Sahel to the Great Lakes and beyond, Africa’s borderlands have become the epicenter for some of the continent's most prolonged and entrenched conflicts. These remote corridors, far from central state authority, are more than safe havens for armed groups. They function as strategic conduits for violence, enabling the spread and persistence of conflict across multiple countries and decades. Field reports indicate that borderlands are often exploited by militants as logistical hubs and rea