September 26, 2023
Gambia: The Gambia Redoubles Efforts to Scupper Maritime Drug Trafficking
By teaming up with the EU's Seaport Cooperation Project, can the country disrupt the rising cocaine trade? Read more »
September 18, 2023
West Africa: Cote d'Ivoire Must Cut Ties Between Terrorists and Illicit Markets
The current calm in the north provides a window to dismantle extremists' sources of finance, supplies, and recruits. Read more »
September 13, 2023
Africa: Organised Crime - The Fuel That Ignites Terrorism
Links between organised crime and terrorism in Africa have made it difficult to curb both offences. Read more »
September 14, 2023
Ethiopia: Targeted Killings and Repatriation Fail to Deter Ethiopian Migrants
Despite the dangers, Saudi Arabia remains a top destination for irregular migrants searching for a better life. Read more »
August 23, 2023
South Africa: South Africa Would Benefit From a Crime Harm Index
Not all crimes have the same impact, so police should prioritise reducing harm, not just the crime count. Read more »
August 14, 2023
Africa: Why Nigeria's Bandits Are Recruiting Women for Gunrunning
In a strategy honed by Boko Haram, bandits are enlisting women for arms trafficking in Nigeria's north-west. Read more »
August 10, 2023
Africa: New Agenda for Peace - a Reckoning for Africa On Collective Security?
The UN's push to revive global multilateralism should motivate African states, the AU and regional blocs to improve collaboration. Read more »
August 08, 2023
South Africa: South Africa's New Police Watchdog Bill Weakens Rule of Law
Proposed changes to the IPID Act would increase the oversight body's vulnerability to political interference and manipulation. Read more »
August 03, 2023
West Africa: Turning Away From Terrorism - Lessons From the Lake Chad Basin
Nearly a decade of experience managing Boko Haram defectors is invaluable for West Africa and the Sahel. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Central African Republic: Conflict and Organised Crime Are Razing CAR's Rainforests
International support is needed to sanction businesses complicit in timber trafficking from the Central African Republic. Read more »
July 28, 2023
Africa: France and the U.S.'s Possible Faustian Pact With CAR's Touadéra
Are France and the US preparing to drop opposition to a third term for CAR's president if he evicts Russia? Read more »
July 21, 2023
South Africa: Pretoria's 'Get Out of Jail Free' Card
Putin's stay-away from the BRICS summit means Pretoria can remain on favourable terms with Russia without antagonising key Western partners. Read more »
July 20, 2023
Libya: Sanctions Alone Won't Shut Down Libya's Illicit Economies
But they have forced those involved in crime networks to lower their profiles and adapt their activities. Read more »
July 13, 2023
South Africa: Elite Unit Brutality Reflects Widespread Police Impunity in SA
After South Africa's 'blue light' incident, police must renew their commitment to high standards of conduct. Read more »
July 11, 2023
Africa: Risks and Rewards of AI for Organised Crime in Africa
Artificial intelligence is rapidly developing, presenting both new threats and opportunities for law enforcement. Read more »
July 04, 2023
Uganda: School Terror Attack Highlights Uganda's Security Gaps
Communities along the DRC border are especially vulnerable to assaults and recruitment by militant groups. Read more »
June 22, 2023
Senegal: Avoiding the Worst-Case Scenario in Senegal
Extreme positions taken by all sides of the political spectrum make resolving the crisis more difficult. Read more »
June 16, 2023
South Africa: The Long Arm of International Law Reaches Kayishema in South Africa
Alleged genocidaire Fulgence Kayishema looks set to face justice in a Rwandan court. Will he get a fair trial? Read more »
June 13, 2023
South Africa: South Africa Does Have the Means to Reduce Violence
In both the policing and violence prevention spheres, ample evidence exists about what works and where to start. Read more »
June 01, 2023
South Africa: Police Corruption Should Be a Focus in Tackling Stock Theft
Inaction by police and allegations of corruption paralyse South Africa's farming communities and jeopardise rural safety. 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 »
May 09, 2023
Africa: Western Cape a Beacon of Hope for South Africa Violence Prevention
Despite budget constraints, the province is supporting parents as part of an internationally recognised approach to violence prevention. Read more »
May 05, 2023
South Africa: Pretoria Once Again On the Horns of an ICC Dilemma
Will other African countries now also consider withdrawal from the International Criminal Court so Putin can visit? Read more »
April 26, 2023
Somalia: ATMIS Is Still Central to Protecting Somali's Hard-Won Gains
For recent government offensives against al-Shabaab to deliver stability, the African Union mission needs support. Read more »
April 20, 2023
Africa: Multiple Murders - a Mark of South Africa's Gun and Organised Crime Crisis
Incidents that claim more than one victim have soared, with KwaZulu-Natal as the epicentre of the phenomenon. Read more »