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16 Jul 2025 / by Raoul Sumo Tayo

Wave of kidnappings in the Bight of Biafra

A decline in piracy has pushed criminals toward hostage-taking, creating a growing ransom economy in the ocean region from Nigeria to Gabon.

15 Jul 2025 / by Colette Ashton

SA’s Special Investigating Unit shows how corruption can be beaten

In South Africa’s struggling anti-corruption landscape, leadership and operational independence are among the factors enabling the unit’s success.

14 Jul 2025 / by Taiwo Adebayo

Lake Chad Basin’s military bases in ISWAP’s crosshairs

Remote and poorly resourced outposts are soft targets for attacks, and a weak point in regional counter-terrorism efforts.

11 Jul 2025 / by Jakkie Cilliers

Regional trade could focus South Africa’s muddled foreign policy

Coalition governance is messy, but parties should be able to agree on prioritising economic growth and trade into Africa.

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