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Dami Fakolujo

A Nigerian-Canadian immigrant, Dami Fakolujo is a recent graduate of the Master of Arts program at Carleton University. His interests include security, defense, international institutions, and secession, particularly in West Africa. In his free time, Dami can be found playing Football Manager or exploring the depths of the internet.

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What is Dead May Never Die: Examining the Expansion of Al-Qaeda in Sub-Saharan Africa

Avatar photo by Dami Fakolujo December 22, 2025November 29, 2025

Years after successful anti-terrorism operations against Al-Qaeda, why are its affiliates in sub-Saharan Africa growing increasingly more powerful?

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Stranded Abroad: How Sub-Saharan Africans Are Being Coerced into Russia’s War Efforts

Avatar photo by Dami Fakolujo November 3, 2025October 18, 2025
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Truce, Ceasefire, Peace Deal? Examining the New Agreement Between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo

Avatar photo by Dami Fakolujo September 13, 2025September 26, 2025
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Don’t Look Up: The Impact of Drone Warfare in Sub-Saharan Africa

Avatar photo by Dami Fakolujo June 26, 2025June 26, 2025
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Lessons Learned: A Review of Sub-Saharan Africa’s Elections in 2024

Avatar photo by Dami Fakolujo March 23, 2025March 11, 2025
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The Nile is Not Just a River in Egypt: Examining the Regional Impacts of Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam

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The Pursuit of Happyness: Secession and Self-Determination Across Western Africa

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Divided by Borders, United by Ideology: The Growth of the Islamic State in Sub-Saharan Africa

Avatar photo by Dami Fakolujo August 27, 2024August 23, 2024
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Put the Guns Down: Combating the Illegal Sales of Small Arms and Light Weapons in Central Africa

Avatar photo by Dami Fakolujo July 17, 2024July 14, 2024
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Blessed are the Peacemakers: Explaining the Rise in Sub-Saharan African Intervention and Advocacy

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Is Blood Thicker than Water? The Role of the First Lady in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Sorrow, Tears, and Blood: An Overview of Nigeria’s Security Crisis

Avatar photo by Dami Fakolujo March 8, 2024March 23, 2024

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