2022: Sub-Saharan Africa Emerges as Global Epicentre of Terrorism
Despite global terrorist attacks increasing to 5,226 in 2021, deaths declined slightly by 1.2%. The Ukraine conflict is likely to drive a rise in traditional and cyber terrorism, reversing previous improvements in the region. Terrorism in the West declined substantially, with attacks falling by 68%. The US recorded its lowest score since 2012. Sub-Saharan Africa accounted for…