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A decline in piracy has pushed criminals toward hostage-taking, creating a growing ransom economy in the ocean region from Nigeria to Gabon.
In South Africa’s struggling anti-corruption landscape, leadership and operational independence are among the factors enabling the unit’s success.
Remote and poorly resourced outposts are soft targets for attacks, and a weak point in regional counter-terrorism efforts.
Coalition governance is messy, but parties should be able to agree on prioritising economic growth and trade into Africa.
As global powers and the tech industry compete for African minerals, the continent needs tech diplomats to negotiate fairer deals.
A back-to-basics approach may be needed to reverse the bloc’s flagging momentum.
As armed groups shift away from direct confrontations with the military, commercial drones are increasingly used to carry out attacks.
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