The Combined Maritime Task Force takes aim at piracy and other crimes affecting 26 diverse countries from Senegal to Angola.
This side event during EU Crime Fighting Week showcases new research on four critical systems driving organised crime in Central Africa.
Southwestern Nigeria has largely been spared major security threats – now it faces a troubling convergence of drugs and terror.
High youth unemployment exposes young Kenyans, like thousands across Africa, to exploitation and false promises of lucrative jobs abroad.
This report examines the growing threat of kidnapping for ransom in Chad and its border regions and offers practical recommendations.
Crowdfunding campaigns rescue hostages – but the visibility they generate is becoming part of how ransom demands are set.
Fear of retribution and a leadership that does not prioritise police integrity discourage officers from reporting corrupt colleagues.
The recent targeting of African women exposes how tech-facilitated gender-based violence is outpacing law and accountability.
The convergence of organised crime and corruption in South Africa calls for prevention measures that complement law enforcement.
As justice systems worldwide grapple with tech-driven financial crime, disruption and early intervention are becoming vital prevention tools.
A four-part plan could enable both countries to deal with the artisanal gold mining economy that is fuelling border crime.
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