Vigilantism in Nigeria: a way to combat crime if it’s non-violent and regulated
By Adewumi Badiora Worsening crime and violence in sub-Saharan Africa is placing increasing demands on police in the region. Six Sub-Saharan African…
Arms trade to Africa can be opaque: why this is dangerous
By Nicolas Florquin Eolika, a Guyana-flagged cargo vessel, had already been detained in the port of Senegalese capital, Dakar due…
The Great Sand Grab: Why next global wars could be over sand
•Modern civilizations are forged with sand, but soaring extraction has come at an alarming price. By Christina Lu As China wrestles…
Debts to China put 20 African countries in Financial distress–IMF
By ADF Staff As debts mount in many African countries, civil society groups are calling for greater transparency so citizens can track…
Troops nab two suspected terrorists, police kill five others in Katsina
•Say they are using new tactics Jude Johnson The troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI and other security agencies have arrested…
Abba Kyari: PSC orders accelerated investigation by new panel
•Defers decision, promotes 89 workers Jude Johnson Again, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has deferred decision on the case involving…
Why the US ramped up its information war with Russia
By Max Boost Fearing an invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. government is vigorously trying to head off alleged Russian plots…
In Details: Russia’s military build-up enters a more dangerous phase
•New satellite images show troops and equipment massing ever-closer to Ukraine Russia is engaged in the largest military build-up in Europe…