January 15
West Africa: West Africa Fights Back Against Fake Malaria Medication
These are among the most common counterfeit drugs worldwide. Several promising interventions aim to combat the illegal trade. Read more »
October 30, 2023
Africa: Rethinking the Language of Mental Healthcare in Africa
Considering the stigmas surrounding mental healthcare, practitioners should use terminology carefully to prevent further harm. Read more »
October 17, 2023
East Africa: East Africa's Youth Scammed By Promises of Overseas Work
Educated job seekers fall prey to online scams, driving the trafficking of East Africans to Southeast Asia. Read more »
May 18, 2023
Kenya: Syndicates Launder Stolen U.S. Covid-19 Funds in Kenya
The case exposes weaknesses in Kenya's investigation and prosecution of illicit financial flows, especially in the real estate sector. Read more »
April 11, 2023
Guinea: Junta Takes a Hard Line Against Illicit Medicine
But are these relative successes in curtailing trafficking sustainable, including after the return to civilian government? Read more »
February 16, 2023
Africa: African Multilateralism Is in Crisis - Can the AU Fix It?
The African Union must be bold, decisive and consistent in resolving tensions and competition among its members and regions. Read more »
January 10, 2023
West Africa: West Africa's Donkeys Fall Prey to Organised Crime
The trafficking of donkey skin to meet Asia's growing demand is wiping out the local animal population. Read more »
June 24, 2022
Mali: Maternal Mortality - a Forgotten Tragedy
What does security mean for women when childbirth kills more Malian women than the security crisis? Read more »
June 06, 2022
South Africa: How Data From Medical Professionals Can Help Prevent Violence
Data from emergency hospital centres is already making a vital contribution to evidence-based strategies. Read more »
May 19, 2022
Africa: Corruption in Africa Deepens the Wounds of Covid-19
The pandemic has been less deadly than elsewhere, but African economies have suffered a double blow due to graft. Read more »
August 02, 2018
Central Africa: Trade-Offs in Managing Tramadol Abuse in Central Africa
Tramadol is increasingly being used as a recreational drug across Central Africa. The illegal trade and non-medical use of this synthetic opioid poses risks for health and… Read more »