April 15
East Africa: Somalia's EAC Contribution Depends On Cutting Organised Crime
East African Community member states must support Somalia's efforts to curb destabilising criminal markets. Read more »
March 06
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Draft Transitional Justice Policy - 10 Key Observations
Revisions are needed to ensure a comprehensive transitional justice process that complies with human rights. Read more »
February 29
Cameroon: Northern Cameroon Is Losing the Battle Against Arms Trafficking
Surrounded by countries in conflict, the cross-border area has become a hub for gun-running. Read more »
February 16
Senegal: Breaking the Election Deadlock
The Constitutional Council's decision to overturn the postponement of presidential polls could provide a way out of the crisis. Read more »
February 13
Africa: IcJ's Gaza Genocide Case – Big Win, but With What Effect?
Ensuring Israel's compliance with the provisional measures will require action by other international bodies, states and civil society. Read more »
February 06
Africa: Despite the Hazards, Ghana's Illicit Waste Trade Is Booming
Ghana cannot recycle all its hazardous waste imports, but that hasn't curbed its role in the billion-dollar global business. Read more »
February 05
Africa: Does Ethiopia's Transitional Justice Amount to Quasi-Compliance?
As the implementation phase of the process approaches, unwavering political support is needed now more than ever. Read more »
January 31
Africa: Does Africa's Peace and Security Council Need Stronger Members?
Around half the countries bidding to join the PSC in 2024 are 'small states' with limited diplomatic clout. Read more »
January 30
Kenya: Northern Kenya's Disarmament Dilemma
More guns mean more attacks - but communities see small arms as vital for their protection against bandits. Read more »
January 29
Morocco: 'Cocaine for the Poor' Threatens Lives in Morocco
Despite many arrests and seizures, the devastating pufa drug remains widely available among the youth and poor communities. Read more »
January 25
Nigeria: Looser Gun Laws Could Deepen Nigeria's Security Crisis
With multiple violent conflicts, banditry and porous borders that enable weapons smuggling, gun liberalisation could backfire. Read more »
January 24
South Africa: South Africa's ICJ Case Has Already Altered Its Foreign Policy Space
Regardless of what the World Court decides, a recalibration of South Africa's bilateral relations will be needed. Read more »
January 23
Ethiopia: Intelligence-Led Investigations Can Curb Ethiopia's Kidnappings
To unmask the actors and networks involved, the problem must be approached through an organised crime lens. Read more »
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 »
January 08
Nigeria: Foreign Criminals Go for Gold in Nigeria
Solid minerals are critical national assets - and should be prioritised like the country's oil and gas exploration. Read more »
December 11, 2023
Africa: Ransom Kidnappings Challenge North Cameroon
The region needs civil and military collaboration to bolster security and protect citizens. Read more »
November 28, 2023
South Africa: Tackling Several Forms of Violence Together Delivers Results
Combining parenting programmes with social grants works better against various types of violence than when used alone. Read more »
November 21, 2023
South Africa: Cellphone Theft - Another Indicator of South Africa's Policing Gaps
Partnerships with the private sector and a focus on intelligence-guided investigations are vital. Read more »
November 14, 2023
South Africa: Soaring Murder Rates Should Prompt Policing Rethink - Policy Brief
A new policy brief on soaring murder rates says government and police should prioritise murder-reduction partnerships. Read more »
October 31, 2023
South Africa: Can South Africa Contain Pangolin Trafficking?
There are worrying signs that the illegal trade is becoming more organised, with professionals and government officials involved. Read more »
October 24, 2023
Nigeria: Banditry On the Border Needs Joint Nigeria-Niger Efforts
The two countries must put their political differences aside to stop the violence that is devastating border communities. Read more »
October 23, 2023
Southern Africa: Southern Africa's Security Hinges On Actioning Its Organised Crime Strategy
The prevalence of trafficking and financial crimes highlights the urgency of better controls and regional cooperation. Read more »
October 11, 2023
South Africa: Free to Grow - Preventing Family Violence Through Workplace Programmes
A new project, delivered during working hours, brings business and civil society together to make South Africa safer. Read more »
October 09, 2023
Africa: Africa's Ocean of Organised Crime
A lack of state and industry accountability has turned the ocean into the world's biggest transnational crime scene. Read more »
October 04, 2023
West Africa: Kidnappings in the Sahel – a Favoured Weapon of War
Insurgents use kidnapping to recruit, spy and grow in Africa's already unstable Sahel region. Read more »