Conflict related sexual violence on the rise in South Sudan
A decrease in violence against civilians in South Sudan is offset by cases of conflict related sexual violence more than doubling, compared to the...
Desertions weaken ISWAP, Boko Haram
As the bloody rivalry between two large terror groups continues to destroy countless lives in northeast Nigeria, both sides are experiencing another kind of...
Study urges more investment in Lake Chad basin to undercut extremists
Musa Barkame once made his living transporting goods by boat across Lake Chad to markets in Nigeria. All that ended when Boko Haram arrived...
Anti-air gunners nab illegals, confiscate illicit tobacco products
Gunners from 10 Anti-Aircraft Artillery Regiment are just as adept at border protection as they are operating “their” weapons to keep ground forces safe...
Maxime Mokom: the man from the Central African Republic on trial at the ICC
The Central African Republic (CAR) descended into conflict in 2013 when Seleka rebels deposed then President François Bozizé.
Seleka rebels claimed to stand for the...
Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS to meet in Morocco next week
The Islamic State (ISIS) has made significant inroads into Africa and an 84-member coalition committed to countering ISIS globally is working to deter further...
Enablers of political extremism: a checklist for West African countries
The Sahel – the region just south of the Sahara – is home to the world’s fastest growing extremist group, Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal...
Drug cartels target West Africa as vital route to move cocaine
Cabo Verdean police intercepted a boat in early April suspected to be involved with international drug trafficking. The Brazilian boat contained more than 5...
Mauritanian approach uses dialogue to diminish jihadist extremism
In a West African region known for the proliferation of violent extremist organizations, Mauritania stands out for its lack of terror attacks in recent...
ISS: Violence in Nigeria’s south-east demands a holistic response
Insecurity in Nigeria is growing in scale, spread and sophistication. A total of 1 486 people in the country were victims of insecurity in...
Rhino poaching – two arrests in Kruger and tougher measures coming in KZN
The arrest of two Kruger National Park field rangers in connection with fraud, money laundering and corruption by the SA Police Service (SAPS) specialist...
Protect community within the law, Cele urges Pimville residents
While communities’ rights to protect themselves from criminality is enshrined in the Constitution, this must be done within a legal framework.
This was on Thursday...
Soldiers and police putting their backs into KZN flood relief
The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cabinet cluster is one of the myriad government agencies and departments currently “all hands on deck” in...
Mini mobilisation centre proving its worth
Macadamia military base is an important cog in the border protection machinery of the national defence force which, thanks to Mpumalanga Joint Tactical Headquarters,...
Protecting military weapons key to defeating extremists
When the Islamist extremist group Ansar al-Sunna began spreading terror in the Cabo Delgado province of northern Mozambique in 2017, its fighters brandished machetes....
Military expenditure reduces the negative effect of terrorism on economic growth
In a number of African countries, terrorism has become a major challenge to socioeconomic development. This has spurred research on the extent to which...
Toxic mix of bandits, arms, drugs and terrorism is alarming Nigerians: what now?
Banditry in Nigeria emerged as an isolated rural phenomenon in the late 2000s. It’s now evolved into sophisticated violent criminality, characterised by syndicates with...
Millions at risk in East Africa – UN agencies
Millions of displaced families across East Africa will suffer hunger as food rations dwindle due to stretched humanitarian resources as the world grapples with...
Nigerian police: why improving public trust has proven difficult
Policing plays a vital role in maintaining law and order in any society. Public trust and confidence in the police is a concern in...
SAHRC condemns alleged Diepsloot vigilantism
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has called for swift action against any criminality in Diepsloot but also warned residents not to take...