HUMAN INSECURITY: SOCIO-POLITICAL IMPLICATIONS OF DRUG AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN AFRICA (2000-2022)
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2023-05-18
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Abstract
This research paper investigates the sociopolitical ramifications of drug and human trafficking in
Africa from the year 2000 to 2022. The significance of this research stems from the fact that these
illegal activities have a considerable impact on human insecurity, undermining the
African continent's development. For a number of decades, drug and human trafficking has been
a big issue in Africa. The illegal drug and human trafficking trade not only earns billions of dollars
for criminal organizations, but it also drives corruption, undermines governance, and perpetuates
poverty. Policymakers have struggled to implement effective combating strategies due to a lack of
credible data on the scope and effects of these crimes in Africa. The study used a mixed-methods
strategy that incorporated qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques to address this
issue. A survey was used to acquire qualitative data. Secondary sources for quantitative data
included government publications and databases from international organizations. The study's
findings demonstrated that drug and human trafficking have significant sociopolitical
consequences for Africa. The study also discovered that human trafficking is frequently linked to
other forms of organized crime, such as terrorism and money laundering.
This study has far-reaching implications. First, the findings emphasize the critical need for African
countries to create and implement effective drug and human trafficking policies and programs.
These policies should be founded on trustworthy data and informed by important stakeholders'
experiences, particularly victims of human trafficking. Second, the study emphasizes the necessity
of regional and international cooperation in the fight against human trafficking. Third, the study
advocates for enhanced public awareness and education about the hazards of drug and human
trafficking in order to keep vulnerable populations safe from these crimes. Finally, this study work
offers important insights into the sociopolitical repercussions of drug and human trafficking in
Africa. The study emphasizes the significance of regional and international cooperation in
combating human trafficking, as well as improved public awareness and education to keep
vulnerable groups from becoming victims. This study is a call to action for policymakers, civil
society organizations, and the international community to collaborate in order to address this
important issue