Fauna

Illegal fishing risks the lives of Somalia’s crustacean fishers

The scarcity of fish is pushing fisherfolk to use improvised diving gear at greater depths further from shore.

12 / 05 / 2025 by Halkano Wario

Fauna

Cheetah numbers decreasing fast in the Horn of Africa

A multi-pronged approach by government agencies in the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula is essential to curb cheetah trafficking.

08 / 04 / 2025 by Willis Okumu & Valtino Omolo

Fauna

Cattle rustling in the border regions of Cameroon and Chad

This study explores cattle theft in the Cameroon-Chad border regions, focusing on terrorist groups as key actors and their ties to wider criminal networks.

31 / 03 / 2025 by Oluwole Ojewale & Raoul Sumo Tayo

Arms trafficking

Arms trafficking threatens West African wildlife sanctuary

The W-Arly-Pendjari Complex’s vast, porous borders and vulnerable ecosystems make it a key battleground.

14 / 02 / 2025 by Feyi Ogunade

Fauna

Türkiye throws Somalia a lifeline to catch illegal fishers

A maritime deal between the countries could help build Somalia’s naval capacity to curb illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.

12 / 02 / 2025 by Halkano Wario & Samira Aden Abdi

Fauna

Illegal yellowfin tuna fishing exposes gaps in Somalia’s maritime security

Weak governance systems and irregularly awarded deep-sea fishing contracts could deplete the country’s fisheries resources – including the threatened yellowfin tuna.

16 / 01 / 2025 by Willis Okumu & Valtino Omolo

Fauna

Elite syndicate threatens Tanzania’s Masai giraffe

Increased awareness about hunting concessions that facilitate the smuggling of endangered species to Dubai is needed to prevent their decline.

14 / 01 / 2025 by Willis Okumu

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

Fauna

Renforcer la militarisation verte du Cameroun pour protéger les éléphants

La demande mondiale d’ivoire attire des braconniers armés du Tchad et du Soudan dans le parc national de Bouba Ndjida.

13 / 01 / 2025 by Raoul Sumo Tayo

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

Fauna

Boko Haram orchestre des vols de bétail pour assurer sa survie dans le bassin du lac Tchad

Le vol de bêtes représente désormais une source de revenus essentielle pour les insurgés, ce qui ralentit la lutte contre le terrorisme et la criminalité organisée.

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