Border Security

Border Security

Porous Borders and the Proliferation of Small Arms in Africa

The unchecked flow of small arms and light weapons (SALWs) across Africa’s porous borders remains one of the continent’s most persistent security threats....

Border Security

Border Security in Fragile States: Balancing Sovereignty and Cooperation

Border security in African fragile states poses a complex challenge: how to uphold territorial sovereignty while fostering regional cooperation to effectively address transnational...

Border Security

Beyond the Fence: Rethinking Border Security in the Age of Transnational Threats

Across Africa, national borders are increasingly porous, not just to people and goods—but to terror networks, arms traffickers, cybercriminals, and disease vectors. Traditional...