The Democratic Republic of Congo: Beyond the Elections, David Kampf

27 Nov 2009: ISS Today: No End in Sight for DRC Crisis

The Mining Sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Problems and Prospects, Richard Cornwell

Online fraud is becoming a gateway to human trafficking in Cameroon

Criminal networks exploit job seekers’ aspirations, turning promises of employment abroad into schemes involving detention, extortion and forced recruitment.

New Cameroonian army camps alone won’t secure Lake Chad

Much-needed military reinforcements against Boko Haram must be matched by sustained territorial control and well-coordinated operations.

Insecurity is crippling economies on the Cameroon-Chad trade corridor

Terrorism, kidnapping and crumbling roads are combining to choke a trade lifeline linking Cameroon, Chad and Nigeria.

Chad’s anti-corruption institutions buckle under political pressure

An aborted oil sector audit exposes the gulf between Chad’s commitments and its willingness to investigate powerful interests.

Conflict and climate: double threat driving Great Lakes displacement

Climate hazards are compounding decades of conflict-driven displacement, while fragmented responses expose vulnerable communities to repeated crises.

Chad’s quiet return to French military support

Chad’s rapprochement clashes with its recent emphasis on national sovereignty and risks reviving insecurity among neighbours and disillusionment at home.

Digital deception: online job scams amid cybercrime vulnerability in Cameroon and Chad

Fraudulent job offers on WhatsApp and Facebook exploit desperate youth in Cameroon and Chad, sometimes ending in trafficking abroad.

Spotlight: ISS and partners bridge divisions to guide regional cooperation against terrorism

ISS worked with West African states and regional bodies to develop a unified approach to preventing and combating violent extremism.

ISS Clips: Lake Chad Basin’s compounding crises

Climate change, extremism and displacement intersect in a fragile African region.