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Recent reports indicate a surge in terror attacks along the western coastline of Africa, prompting several coastal nations to enhance their border security measures. Analysts have called for increased coordination with the landlocked Sahel states, where these terrorist groups are based, in order to effectively address the growing threat. The situation has raised concerns about the potential for cross-border movements of militants and the need for a more integrated regional approach to counter-terrorism. Experts suggest that without stronger collaboration, local security efforts may remain fragmented and insufficient in the face of increasingly sophisticated threats. As the region braces for more attacks, discussions are ongoing about the necessity of a unified strategy to secure both the coastal and landlocked areas of West Africa.