Ciara Aucoin | ENACT Africa

Human smuggling

Migrant smuggling and human trafficking from Libya to Europe: What does the media say?

Clearer media reporting on 'smuggling' and 'trafficking' create a better understanding of the migration crisis.

22 / 04 / 2019 by Ciara Aucoin and Jihane Ben Yahia

Drug trafficking

Analysing drug trafficking in East Africa: A media-monitoring approach

By analysing drug-related incidents reported in the media in three key East African nations over the past decade, this paper provides insights into drug trafficking in the region.

02 / 07 / 2018 by Ciara Aucoin

Human smuggling

Africa’s southern-bound migrants

While migration through North Africa receives much attention, many migrants face threats and challenges en route to the south.

31 / 05 / 2018 by Ciara Aucoin and Edwin Hlase

Drug trafficking

Media constraints hamper responses to drug crime

Journalists are often unable to tell the full story of drug trafficking in East Africa.

23 / 03 / 2018 by Ciara Aucoin

Fauna

Tackling supply and demand in the rhino horn trade

Fresh responses are needed to curb the illicit trade in rhino horn.

08 / 03 / 2018 by Ciara Aucoin and Sumien Deetlefs

Fauna

Six trends in organised wildlife crime in Africa

On World Wildlife Day, we highlight some of the most significant developments.

01 / 03 / 2018 by Ciara Aucoin

Drug trafficking

Drug trafficking in East Africa: trends revealed by media reports

Media coverage provides insight on the types, quantities and destinations of drugs trafficked.

16 / 02 / 2018 by Ciara Aucoin

Fauna

Guns, poison and horns: Organised wildlife crime in Southern Africa

Since 2010, wildlife crime in Southern Africa has increased exponentially. A new ENACT pilot study used media monitoring to track the phenomenon.

11 / 09 / 2017 by Ciara Aucoin and Zachary Donnenfeld

Fauna

Wildlife crime: why diverse data will drive better responses

Beyond poaching and seizure statistics, other information is needed to tackle wildlife crime in Southern Africa.

05 / 09 / 2017 by Ciara Aucoin

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