Boko Haram’s Deadly Business: An economy of violence in the Lake Chad Basin

By Malik Samuel

Having waged deadly violence for over a decade, Boko Haram has survived various interventions by the Lake Chad Basin countries and their partners. The longevity of the group can, in part, be attributed to its continued access to resources. This report explores the economic drivers that reinforce Boko Haram’s resilience, including the key actors involved in these activities.

Pretoria, South Africa: Institute for Security Studies, 2022. 28p.