New initiative discusses options for tackling organised crime in West Africa

ECOWAS is partnering with civil society on developing and delivering effective responses to threats in the region.

17 / 03 / 2022

Organised crime rises in Africa as criminal groups take advantage of COVID-19

Despite lockdowns and movement restrictions due to the pandemic, organised criminals were able to adapt more effectively than legal entities.

25 / 11 / 2021

Gabon authorities open first criminal intelligence analytical unit with INTERPOL support

As part of its investigations, the unit can search INTERPOL’s global police databases in real time.

19 / 10 / 2021

In memoriam

Bidding farewell to a close friend and expert.

21 / 09 / 2021

Drug trafficking

South Africa should map the long road to unbanning drugs

Re-focusing drug policy on harm reduction rather than law enforcement will take time and evidence.

18 / 11 / 2020

Drug trafficking

The smack of heroin: deadly impact of an illicit market on development

East and Southern Africa have become leading regions for the trade and consumption of large quantities of heroin.

12 / 08 / 2020

Human trafficking

Is human trafficking expanding in Kenya?

New organised crime research shows that Kenya still provides an exit point for Africans being exploited abroad.

29 / 07 / 2020

IFFs and money laundering

Criminals infiltrating Africa’s booming mobile money industry

The fast growing sector has been linked to human trafficking, money laundering and the global drug trade, among other crimes.

07 / 07 / 2020