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Fauna

Cameroon’s green militarisation strategy safeguards African savanna elephants

To further combat poaching, the country should focus on involving local communities and strengthening cross-border cooperation.

13 / 01 / 2025 by Raoul Sumo Tayo

Cross-border smuggling

Cattle rustling pushes Central African communities to the brink

Organised criminal networks, terrorists and local militias are increasingly targeting the livestock of pastoralists and farmers along the borders of Chad and Cameroon.

19 / 12 / 2024 by Oluwole Ojewale

Fauna

Boko Haram rustles cattle for survival in Lake Chad Basin

Stealing cows has become a critical revenue stream for the insurgents – complicating efforts to combat terrorism and organised crime.

03 / 12 / 2024 by Oluwole Ojewale & Raoul Sumo Tayo

Flora

Alerte précoce : Anticiper les tendances de l’exploitation forestière illégale au Cameroun

Le bassin du Congo est de plus en plus exploité par des criminels qui tirent d'importants bénéfices de ce commerce illicite du bois.

07 / 03 / 2024 by Nicholas Atampugre

Flora

Early warning: anticipating illegal timber logging trends in Cameroon

The country's Congo River basin is emerging as an area for criminals to profit significantly from this illicit trade.

07 / 03 / 2024 by Nicholas Atampugre

Mining and extractives

Criminalité environnementale causée par l’exploitation minière illégale en Afrique centrale

Cette analyse explore les réponses nationales et régionales face à l'impact environnemental de l'exploitation minière illégale dans la région.

05 / 03 / 2024 by ENACT

Mining and extractives

Environmental crime caused by illegal mining in Central Africa

This brief explores how national and regional responses can address the environmental impact of illegal mining in the region.

05 / 03 / 2024 by ENACT

Maritime

Organised crime risks in the Port of Douala

Cameroon’s main seaport, like many others globally, is a target for criminal networks.

29 / 02 / 2024 by Julia Stanyard & Eleanor Beevor

Maritime

Douala, une porte d'entrée du commerce illégal sur le marché mondial

Le principal port maritime du Cameroun est devenu une plaque tournante pour les exportations illégales de l'Afrique de l'Ouest et de l'Afrique centrale.

29 / 02 / 2024 by Julia Stanyard & Eleanor Beevor