Financial crimes

Researching and investigating how corruption, illicit financial flows, and money laundering drive instability in Central Africa.

Highlights

Lake Chad Basin: insurgents exploit informal money transfer systems
The hawala system’s reliance on trust-based networks and its lack of formal oversight makes it vulnerable to misuse.
News Card

Weak enforcement measures exacerbate SIM swapping in the DRC

SIM card hijacking remains a major cybersecurity threat, placing already vulnerable citizens at risk.

10 Dec 2025
by Mugah Michael Sitawa, Beautah Mwanza Suba - ISS

News Card

Focusing on M23 allows ADF insurgents to expand in eastern DRC

25 Nov 2025
by Nirvaly Mooloo - ISS

Publications

Other Strategic Areas

Arms
Cattle crimes
Drugs
Fuel
Human trafficking