Publication
Apr 2011
Estimates are that more than half of all Africans will live in cities by 2025. This rapid pace of urbanization is creating a new locus of fragility in many African states – as evidenced by the burgeoning slums around many of the continent’s urban areas – and the accompanying rise in violence, organized crime, and the potential for instability. These evolving threats, in turn, have profound implications for Africa’s security sector.
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Author | Stephen Commins |
Series | ACSS Africa Security Briefs |
Issue | 12 |
Publisher | Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS) |