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West African leaders are converging to combat human trafficking as a sophisticated, $150+ billion criminal enterprise, demanding a paradigm shift from traditional law enforcement to a financial intelligence-led approach. A critical insight reveals that traffickers exploit systemic vulnerabilities like poverty, gender inequality, and digital platforms, with over 75% of victims in the region being children. The core strategy emphasizes dismantling trafficking networks by integrating anti-money laundering tools, strengthening regional coordination, and leveraging technology for a unified, gender-responsive counteraction. ThisContinue Reading

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The Abidjan-Lagos Corridor motorway project is advancing beyond mere infrastructure, positioning itself as a transformative economic development axis for West Africa. Key technical and financing plans for its 15 concession lots will be finalized, alongside a strategic framework to facilitate trade and transport. Crucially, the project is integrated with a portfolio of 206 clustered development initiatives designed to unlock the region’s economic potential through connected logistics and industrial platforms. This holistic approach, backed by ECOWAS and the AfDB, representsContinue Reading