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Township youth feel the system neither sees nor serves them. Will 4 November deepen that alienation, or begin reversing it?

Public consultations on transitional justice laws should start only after National Dialogue recommendations, gaps and new ...

Building a professional police identity based on a strong ethical commitment is as important as discipline and accountability ...

The South African Police Service's budget stagnated between 2011 and 2025, yet personnel numbers fell while serious crime rose.

ZANU-PF’s conference strengthened the president’s position, but Chiwenga’s defiance signals that the struggle for power is far from over.

Much-needed military reinforcements against Boko Haram must be matched by sustained territorial control and well-coordinated ...

Disbanding militias is key to Libya's reunification, but could lead to weapons stockpiles being trafficked into neighbouring ...

Criminal networks exploit job seekers’ aspirations, turning promises of employment abroad into schemes involving detention, ...

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the world’s leading cobalt producer, contributing around 70% to global production. However, complex levels of organised crime occur along the supply chain ...

Pending the outcome of ECOWAS-AES talks, cooperation between neighbouring states offers a starting point for rebuilding ...