Jihadist groups in West Africa fund operations through livestock theft, selling the animals locally or abroad.
Livestock theft is a major funding source for jihadist groups like Boko Haram and Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM in West Africa. These groups steal livestock and sell them at local markets or export them to neighboring countries to fund their operations. The practice involves established channels and corrupt officials but requires regional cooperation to combat, which is hindered by geopolitical challenges in the area.
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