As seven countries in the region prepare for elections this year, how will organised crime influence the outcomes?
22 / 05 / 2024 by Carina Bruwer
Rapid unplanned urbanisation has coincided with criminal networks willing to exploit the growing availability of heroin.
13 / 08 / 2020 by ENACT
East and Southern Africa have become leading regions for the trade and consumption of large quantities of heroin.
12 / 08 / 2020
Heroin trafficking is a crucial component of urban politics and development in East and Southern Africa.
06 / 03 / 2020
The heroin economy has shaped the growth of coastal villages, border towns and megacities across East and Southern Africa.
05 / 03 / 2020 by Simone Haysom
Modern approaches, strong policies, political will and zero tolerance to corruption are key to fighting poaching.
24 / 01 / 2020 by Deo Gumba and Edward Phiri
Crafting responses closer to home could save pangolins from extinction.
02 / 08 / 2019 by Richard Chelin
Smugglers are increasingly using this East African country en route to South Africa.
30 / 07 / 2019 by Mohamed Daghar
Heroin use is widespread across SA, with local and provincial governments bearing the brunt.
11 / 04 / 2019 by Simone Haysom
Gangs and organised crime are facilitating the spread of a lucrative heroin market across the country.
11 / 04 / 2019
The industry and its devastating impact have been largely ignored or misunderstood by police and government.
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