Africa is geographically slap bang between opium producing and consuming countries. This means that a coordinated effort between them is needed to crack trafficking networks. Carina Bruwer argues that efforts to stop traffickers are hampered by the long coastline from Kenya to South Africa that has porous borders as well as poor maritime surveillance and law enforcement.

Post-election clashes in Kenya have put a dampener on the outcome. But there were some silver linings, among them the fact that a slew of incumbent MPs were sent packing while women took up key seats, including three governorships. Faith Kiboro looks back at the polls with an unjaundiced eye.