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kidnapping for ransom

Cross-border cooperation between SA and Mozambique could curb escalation in kidnappings

Africa

Cross-border cooperation between SA and Mozambique could curb escalation in kidnappings

By Borges Nhamirre

Nigeria’s debt crisis negatively impacting counterinsurgency efforts against Boko Haram

Africa

Nigeria’s debt crisis negatively impacting counterinsurgency efforts against Boko Haram

By Teniola Tayo

Critical issues of party politics, instability and governance up the stakes in run-up to Nigeria’s 2023 elections

Africa

Critical issues of party politics, instability and governance up the stakes in run-up to Nigeria’s 2023 elections

By Teniola Tayo

Data suggests adults most vulnerable to kidnap for ransom in SA — children typically kidnapped for sexual assault

South Africa

Data suggests adults most vulnerable to kidnap for ransom in SA — children typically kidnapped for sexual assault

By Lizette Lancaster

Could increasing incidents of kidnap for ransom be opening the door to terrorism in Benin?

Africa

Could increasing incidents of kidnap for ransom be opening the door to terrorism in Benin?

By Michaël Matongbada