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Talk Africa: Africa security in 2016

When it comes to peace and security in Africa, 2016 has been a bumpy ride. With Boko Haram in the West, Al Shabaab in the East, and Al-Qaeda aligned fighters in the North, troops across the continent have been battling hard to keep conflict at bay. But terrorism wasn’t the only threat in 2016. Political tension sparked clashes in various countries, including Burundi, South Sudan and the Central African Republic. And in spite of unprecedented economic growth and efforts towards establishing peace, experts say the socio-economic impact of on-going unrest could be felt for many years to come. So as 2016 draws to a close, what lessons can be taken from Africa’s security situation over the past 12 months. And what can be done to ensure a peaceful 2017 for the continent?