So, if the trends are clear and the motives generally consistent, the next question is what are African governments doing to prevent, combat or prepare for attacks? 
Kwa hiyo, kama mfuliozo wa matukio haya upo wazi kabisa na azma yao ni ileile, swali linalofuata ni kuwa serikali za Kiafrika zinafanya nini ili kukomesha hali hii, kukabiliana au kujiandaa kwa mashambulizi?