Organised crime | ISS Africa

The African Union is uniquely positioned to lead coordinated responses that disrupt criminal networks, strengthen border security and cut arms flows.

Implementing Sierra Leone’s new law against human trafficking would protect desperate youth and women from exploitation in the Middle East.

East African countries should invest in DNA databases and electronic wood tracking to help preserve South Sudan’s ‘king of woods.’

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

Durable solutions to end deadly attacks in Benue State will remain elusive if the crisis continues to be misdiagnosed.

The country’s rich stock is being illegally harvested by foreign-flagged vessels licensed to fish in Angolan waters.

Serious corruption cases are uniquely difficult to prosecute. Innovative solutions that prioritise prevention are needed.

The country faces a public health crisis characterised by a poor supply of affordable medicines and too few pharmacies.

Understanding women’s role in illicit activities is key to reducing their likelihood of becoming associated with violent extremists.

Instability, enforcement gaps and poverty combine to enable the rampant trafficking of cheetah cubs to the Middle East.

Africa’s policy and responses to the multi-faceted drug trade and user markets are showing progress.

Africa’s policy and responses to the multi-faceted drug trade and user markets are showing progress.