West Africa

We explore the conflict and security challenges of the region and assess the methods of combatting illegal wildlife crime.



West Africa

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Sub-Saharan Africa

Our research in this region explores the conflict, security and peace operations across Sub-Saharan Africa, with specific focus on countering terrorism and violent extremism, combatting illegal wildlife trade, environmental crime and climate security.

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Cathy Haenlein

Director of Organised Crime and Policing Studies

Organised Crime and Policing

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Simon Rynn

Former Senior Research Fellow, African Security

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Dr Alexander Chance

Associate Fellow - specialising in transnational organised crime and corruption

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Dr Michael Nwankpa

Associate Fellow; Founding Director/Director of Research at the Centre for African Conflict and Development, London

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Alexandria Reid

Associate Fellow | SHOC Network Member - Researcher

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