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Southern Africa: UNODC, Africa’s rangers at the frontline of the anti-poaching war

Southern Africa: UNODC, Africa's rangers at the frontline of the anti-poaching war. Image: UNODC

As the sun rises over the Kalahari Desert in Botswana, tourists from all over the world enjoy viewing the magnificent wildlife that Southern Africa offers. However, for the Botswana Department of Wildlife and National Parks, every day they have a grim duty to perform. Each morning, patrols check their regions to see how many animals have been killed overnight by poachers - not for food or sustenance but for profit.[Read More]

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Corruption in Nigeria survey reveals far-reaching impact

Corruption in Nigeria survey reveals far-reaching impact. Image: UNODC

The first-ever household survey on bribery in Nigeria, launched recently in Abuja, revealed the scope and impact of bribery on citizens when in contact with public officials. Conducted by UNODC and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the research finds that on average, almost one bribe is paid by every adult citizen per year to public officials and that the average amount paid in cash for a bribe is equivalent to a fourth of the average monthly salary.[Read More]

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Lake Chad Basin: integrating gender dimensions to fight terrorism

Lake Chad Basin: integrating gender dimensions to fight terrorism. Image: UNODC

Terrorism continues to pose a major threat to peace and security in Central Africa. Terrorist groups such as Boko Haram commit grave violations of human rights. Women and girls are used as suicide bombers, messengers, spies, smugglers, recruiters, providers of funds. To assist States in strengthening the effectiveness of their criminal justice responses to terrorism and ensuring that women's rights are respected OHCHR organized a sub-regional workshop.[Read More]

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