This report sets out the organised crime and security landscape across the West African region.

To sustain momentum after the AfCFTA’s January launch, traders must be kept in the loop about why implementation is slow.

Urgent action is required to prevent devastating consequences for individuals in West Africa.

Bhutan is a model for transitioning from absolute to constitutional monarchy, but time for this option is running out.

The African Union should up its engagements as the UN Security Council takes the lead on maritime security debates.

This policy brief underscores the need for transparency, responsible lending and collaborative efforts to address Africa’s debt distress.

The AU should do more to pre-empt coups by sanctioning bad governance and attempts by presidents to extend their terms.

Will COP26 allow a ‘just transition’ from gas and other fossil fuels?

Like the rest of the world, the continent has seen public discontent growing even as wealth has improved.

Capacity, funding and innovation could improve the African Union’s record on post-conflict reconstruction and development.

The government has done so little for so long that it’s unclear how recent COP26 pledges will be met.

CPFs are increasingly providing direct support to police operations, which could erode their civilian oversight function.