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Across several regions of Africa, the relationship between terrorism and illicit economies interacts with broader patterns of insecurity. In environments marked by fragile institutions, porous borders and expansive informal markets, violent extremist groups and criminal actors operate within overlapping spaces where the boundaries between legality and illegality are often blurred. These conditions create environments in which illicit economic systems can be exploited by violent extremist groups.Dangerous Liaisons: Assessing the nexus between terrorism and criminal activities in Africa exa

Public trust is the bedrock of legitimate, effective law enforcement. Its importance grows when law enforcement agencies adopt AI systems. Public attitudes towards AI in policing remain cautious, and trust in law enforcement agencies can strongly influence whether the public accepts new technologies. Therefore, it is up to law enforcement agencies to act effectively and, above all, fairly when making decisions about whether, when and how to adopt and implement AI systems.Transparency – through clear, open communication about AI systems and meaningful public engagement – is essential to improvi

Evidence, practice and global lessons from UNICRI’s Digital Rehabilitation in Prisons projectDigital technologies are increasingly influencing the future of correctional systems worldwide. When applied responsibly, they can support rehabilitation, promote social reintegration and help prison administrations respond to evolving technological and societal realities.The report “Shaping the Future of Digital Rehabilitation in Prisons: Evidence, Practice and Global Lessons from UNICRI’s Digital Rehabilitation in Prisons Project” presents the outcomes and lessons learned from a series of evidence-in