Mouhamadou Kane | ISS Africa

This report explores the challenge of responding to synthetic drug markets through the lens of tramadol in West Africa.

This report explores these interlinked phenomena in communities peripheral to Senegal’s Niokolo-Koba National Park and proposes responses.

To shrink the market for illicit medical products, issues driving their demand must be addressed.

This report analyses the market's key characteristics and enablers and assesses national and regional responses.

But are these relative successes in curtailing trafficking sustainable, including after the return to civilian government?

Gold mining in south-eastern Senegal could fuel the spread of violent extremism into West African littoral states.

Under the pretext of free religious education, thousands of children become slaves on Senegal’s streets.

Despite government efforts to contain production, the methamphetamine problem is expanding.

Despite dedicated efforts by its government, the island nation is in danger of being labelled a narco-state.

Despite efforts to curb the trade in stolen vehicles, criminal networks seem to be one step ahead.

In a region threatened by climate change, losing the Casamance woodlands spells long-term disaster.

The fight against Boko Haram has developed to demand more than a localised response.