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The research aims to explore the mechanisms of terrorism financing in Africa, focusing on Uganda's context.

April 14, 2026Open Access

Financing Terrorism in Africa: Hawala Networks, Diaspora Funding, and State Sponsors: Human Rights and Governance Considerations

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The research aims to explore the mechanisms of terrorism financing in Africa, focusing on Uganda's context.
Conducted a survey research analysis
Organized existing scholarship on terrorism financing
Evaluated policy and theoretical dynamics relevant to Africa
Identified key roles of hawala networks in financing terrorism
Assessed the impact of diaspora funding on terrorist activities
Highlighted governance and human rights challenges related to state sponsorship

Abstract

This article examines Financing Terrorism in Africa: Hawala Networks, Diaspora Funding, and State Sponsors: Human Rights and Governance Considerations with a focused emphasis on Uganda within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a survey research article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.

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