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Open-access research and thought leadership on mediation, conflict dynamics, and violent extremism across the SADC region.

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Briefs &
Analysis

RESEARCH ARTICLE
June 2026

Gold Rush Jihadists? The Lurking Threat of Resource-Driven Violent Extremism in Southern Africa

A SACMEP brief examining how gold rush dynamics, illicit finance, and weak regulation can intensify violent extremism risks across Southern Africa.

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RESEARCH ARTICLE
May 2026

Explosives Smuggling in Southern Africa Represents a Dual Threat to Public Safety and Regional Stability

New SACMEP analysis on explosives trafficking pathways, organised crime convergence, and policy priorities for improving public safety and regional stability in Southern Africa.

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Publications

Knowledge Hub

Open-access research and thought leadership on mediation, conflict dynamics, and violent extremism across Southern Africa.

Featured Policy Brief

15 July 2026

From Regional Response to Regional Resilience

A Hard Look at SADC’s Security Gaps and the Imperative for Preventive Action.

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Policy Brief

10 July 2026

Transnational Organized Crime, Border Governance and the Risk of Radicalization in Southern Africa

The Zimbabwe-Botswana 5th Bi-National Commission, Mobility Reform and the Structural Risk of Convergence.

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Policy Brief

16 June 2026

Beyond Raw Exports: Advancing Value Addition as a Strategy for Preventing Violent Conflict and Extremism in Africa

A policy brief on how value addition, local processing, and stronger mineral governance can reduce conflict risks while supporting inclusive growth across Africa.

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Country Reports

In-depth analysis for each SADC member state

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Regional Reports

SADC-wide comparative analysis and assessments

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Working Papers

Academic and practitioner-focused research

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