“Terrorism is the most significant threat to peace, security, and sustainable development across the African continent today,” stated Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations. Africa remains a hotspot for armed conflicts, terrorism, and civil unrest, with multiple ongoing non- international armed conflicts (NIACs) across multiple nations. Countries like Mali, Burkina Faso, Somalia, and Nigeria face relentless insurgencies from groups such as IS affiliates and al-Qaeda-linked militants, exploiting weak governance and local grievances....