As seven countries in the region prepare for elections this year, how will organised crime influence the outcomes?
Rapid unplanned urbanisation has coincided with criminal networks willing to exploit the growing availability of heroin.
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.
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.
Smugglers are increasingly using this East African country en route to South Africa.
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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