Mafia groups are increasingly involved in global waste disposal, putting citizens at risk.
The high demand for sand is fueling trafficking and organised crime that threaten the country’s coastal ecosystems.
Heatwaves pose a major threat in urban settlements, and many lives will be lost without timely planning and action.
Economists and business analysts working on the country’s unemployment crisis must prioritise children's access to affordable, healthy food.
More weather disasters together with surging informal settlements, poor land use and inadequate infrastructure will cause significant losses.
A well-developed illicit transnational industry with links to Spain is putting vulnerable coastal ecosystems at risk.
Government’s bungled response to the July Wakashio oil spill ignited the biggest protest action since independence.
Africa faces economic and climate change related risks, and the circular economy can help reduce both.
The ISS will continue to provide timely research, analysis and commentary on human security in Africa.
Corruption and organised crime are decimating the fish population, and threaten the livelihoods of thousands.
Maintaining political commitment and public interest can help develop and sustain the continent’s maritime resources.
Corruption, criminality and poor policy must be addressed to prevent the species from going extinct.
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