The situation here is very complex.
1. while we have a case of herders and farmers clashes. Majority of the attacks are carried out by members of same community who disguise as herders to settle scores between themselves.
2. We have the issue of terrorism who are been sponsored by big wings/politicians to frustrate the government, most people will argue that it is about jihadi or Islamic agenda, but they have killed more Muslims than Christians. Infact religion hardly matters this days as everyone is just looking to survive.
The military success in the northeast have caused the sponsors of terrorism to switch to using kidnapping which have become rampant this days and the military have become to stretched, though it has reduced a little due to recent military operations.
Note: I am using Nigeria as reference point.
In all that I have just stated the number one problem Africa have to deal with is poverty which is the backbone of terrorism...poverty creates a breeding ground potential terrorists.
Is the funding for the military 100% domestic ? Including training ?
"The Department of State provides Nigeria with one of the highest International Military Education and Training (IMET) allocations in sub-Saharan Africa, with approximately $5 million obligated from FY 2019 –2023.. Nigeria is also a partner in the Africa Military Education Program (AMEP) and has benefited from approximately $500,000 since FY 2016 to support instructor and curriculum development at Nigerian military schools. From FY 2016-FY 2020, $1.8 million was obligated for Nigeria in Foreign Military Financing to support maritime security, military professionalization, and counterterrorism efforts. Nigeria is an active member of the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership (TSCTP) and has benefitted over $8 million worth of training, equipment, and advisory support for counterterrorism efforts between FY 2019-FY 2023.
Building on the AGI program, the Department of State has obligated $941,000 in Peacekeeping Operations Funds (PKO) since 2021 for advisory services to the AFN to enhance accountability and justice by developing systems and practices on civilian harm mitigation."
Burkino Faso has lost this kind of support which I why I say it is fucked
"As of 2023, about 25% of all terrorist attack deaths worldwide have occurred in Burkina Faso, which is governed by a military junta headed by Captain Ibrahim Traore."