West Africa
We explore the conflict and security challenges of the region and assess the methods of combatting illegal wildlife crime.
Our experts
Cathy Haenlein
Director of Organised Crime and Policing Studies
Organised Crime and Policing
Simon Rynn
Former Senior Research Fellow, African Security
Dr Alexander Chance
RUSI Associate Fellow, Organised Crime and Policing
Dr Michael Nwankpa
RUSI Associate Fellow, International Security
Alexandria Reid
RUSI Associate Fellow, OCP | SHOC Network Member - Researcher
Related projects
Access related projects and programmes on West Africa.
We take an in-depth look at the evolving nature of conflict and security in key regions of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Investigating the interface between organised crime and terrorism in Mozambique and Nigeria, focusing on local experiences.
This project aims to increase our understanding of wildlife-related illicit financial flows and strengthen public sector capacity and private sector engagement in West and Central Africa.
