Tag: Gangs
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South Africa’s Gangs, State Collusion, and the 2025 Organised Crime Landscape
Overview: A Persistent Challenge from Gangs and State Complicity South Africa continues to confront a complex web of organized crime, where criminal groups operate with varying levels of sophistication and reach. The 2025 Africa Organised Crime Index highlights how state-embedded actors and governance weaknesses create fertile ground for gangs to thrive. Rather than a single,…
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Active Gangs in South Africa: State Complicity and the AOIC 2025 Findings
Overview: Gangs, Governance, and the AOIC 2025 Lens The 2025 Africa Organised Crime Index (AOIC) highlights a persistent threat: state-embedded criminal actors in South Africa. While street gangs and organized networks drive violence and illicit economies, corruption and weak governance enable their reach. The AOIC 2025 presents a nuanced picture: visible gang activity coexists with…
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Hamas Executes, Reasserts Control Over Gazan Clans and Gangs
Hamas Moves to Reassert Authority in Gaza’s Turbulent Landscape The Islamic militant group Hamas has stepped up public displays of force in Gaza City, aiming to tighten its grip over local clans and armed groups that challenge its authority. A recently circulated video, verified by ABC News Verify, appears to show Hamas-affiliated fighters carrying out…