Whatever its causes, recent attacks show that the government is far from getting the crisis under control.
Is enough being done to address the root causes of piracy in Somalia itself?
When violence is localised, strategies based on analysis of incident data can work.
Accurate crime information is central to the effectiveness of the White Paper on Safety and Security.
To navigate future risks, African governments must harmonise development with climate change strategies.
The region needs a more collective approach to managing migration but political will and reliable data are lacking.
Africa has contributed little to climate change, but is disproportionately vulnerable to its effects.
As more women migrate throughout Africa, gendered perspectives in policy and implementation are needed.
Corruption has become an enabling force in keeping the Southern African illegal trade in wildlife alive.
Ahead of the first worldwide pact on migration, regional perspectives can inform progressive responses.
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