Globalization of Terrorism

"Africa Likely to Become a Terrorist Continent"
http://vibeghana.com/2014/04/08/africa-likely-to-become-a-terrorist-continent-ahwoi/

As indicated in the article, "Africa Likely to Become a Terrorist Continent," terrorism in Africa is widely expanding and if efforts are not made to stop the spread, Africa will predominantly become a terrorist nation. While some countries are taking measures to stop the spread, it is not enough unless conscious effort is made by all.

The real issue is what causes the spread of terrorism. It might start off with one person who manages to influence others until there is now a small group that are performing terrorist acts and committing violence. However, these groups tend to have money and be successful. The predominant factor for the globalization of terrorism is poverty. Poverty stricken areas cannot fight terrorism because (1) they could die quite easily without access to a means of protecting themselves, (2) the government cannot protect the people properly, and (3) many poverty stricken people will join the terrorist group due to the offer of essential needs. The terrorists have money and will often attract new members by paying them and providing shelter. If they do not provide shelter, the people now have a means of paying for their own. With so many people outside in the elements, starving, disease ridden, and in constant fear for their life and the lives of their families, why wouldn't they join a terrorist movement that provides for their needs even if the goal is not what they want?

The government in Ghana has made action against terrorists by fighting against money laundering, financing of terrorism, and the proliferation of weapons. They have passed Anti-Terrorism laws as well. However, if the government is not accurately enforcing them, it goes nowhere. Also, with money laundering, this involves other countries. Many times the money is being sent from a richer country to countries in Africa and is harder to catch. If they cannot convince the richer countries to also take a stance and fight against the terrorist practices, they will get nowhere. These countries only seem to be targeting the financing of the activities, which is all well and good, however, what about protecting the innocent bystanders that continue to die in masses each and every day? There needs to be multiple avenues that are being taken to suppress the terrorist groups.

Also, when a group begins stealing children, drugging them, and involving them in their practices as "Invisible Soldiers," this is the point of no return. Severe action should be taken by the government and the enemy needs to not just be suppressed, but exterminated before the innocents really get hurt.