Organised crime in Africa

Organised crime’s role in Southern African elections

As seven countries in the region prepare for elections this year, how will organised crime influence the outcomes?

Cross-border smuggling

No smoke without fire: the illicit cigarette trade in South Africa

Cheap and readily available illicit cigarettes are becoming a lucrative source of income for organised criminals.

Fauna

Guns, poison and horns: Organised wildlife crime in Southern Africa

Since 2010, wildlife crime in Southern Africa has increased exponentially. A new ENACT pilot study used media monitoring to track the phenomenon.