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The issue paper presented is based on an extensive literature review and evidence-based research, accounted by digital forensic investigators, police investigators, counter-terrorism officers, national intelligence officers and INTERPOL officers. This paper will focus on the use of internet, other cyber and digital platforms, as well as digital devices, used to support and commit acts of terrorism in Eastern Africa region. The primary objective of this paper is to understand the prevalence of terrorist organizations using the internet, other digital platforms and digital devices throughout the attack cycle and determining the nature of social media or encrypted internet-based messaging used for terrorist activities. The recommendation presented will be essential in building capacity, awareness raising, strengthening cooperation, good information sharing practices, and detailed mutual legal assistance in countering cybercrime.
