Africa’s policy and responses to the multi-faceted drug trade and user markets are showing progress.
Kidnappings have soared in the past decade, but few relate to ransom demands or human trafficking.
A long-term maritime agreement could boost Somalia’s naval capacity to curb illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.
Spanning three countries, the vast W-Arly-Pendjari Complex is being used to facilitate organised crime, terrorism and local conflicts.
Driven initially by extremist ideology, the kidnappings have become ransom-seeking operations by cross-border criminal groups.
The rampant exploitation of yellowfin tuna threatens Somali livelihoods and could affect global food security.
The global demand for ivory is driving heavily armed poachers from Chad and Sudan into Cameroon’s Bouba Ndjida National Park.
Greater awareness about illegal hunting concessions that allow the smuggling of endangered species to Dubai could prevent their decline.
Reducing drug trafficking and consumption has become imperative in the fight against violent extremism.
Laws and policies against illicit logging exist, but sustainable solutions should also consider the many benefits of ecotourism.
The conflict has catalysed the region’s illicit markets as people turn to smuggling networks for essential goods.
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