Human Trafficking in Central and South Africa

Global Media

30 days

Summary

sources
52
Narrative Items
109
Bottom Line Up Front

52 sources in Global Media are amplifying 109 narrative items relating to the narrative of human trafficking and child exploitation. These narratives highlight the alarming rise in trafficking incidents, the complicity of parents, and the socio-economic factors driving this crisis, while also showcasing efforts by authorities and organizations to combat these issues.

Reviewing a number of the most relevant narrative items indicates that media sources are portraying the issue of human trafficking in Nigeria with varying degrees of urgency and emphasis. Daily Post Nigeria and The Punch present the child trafficking arrests in more alarming terms, using emotionally charged language that highlights the severity of the situation, while The Guardian offers a broader view that contextualizes the problem within the socio-economic challenges, such as unemployment and economic stability in Ivory Coast. This context helps highlight systemic issues rather than just individual criminal acts; however, it may inadvertently downplay the immediate risks faced by victims. The Independent presents a more narrative-driven approach by focusing on personal stories, which humanizes the problem but may also lead to sensationalism. Tori News takes a critical stance towards government actions, implying neglect by highlighting the inadequacies in addressing security and trafficking, possibly reflecting bias against authorities. Overall, while there is a consensus on the dire nature of human trafficking in Nigeria, the framing varies significantly, showcasing an interplay of emotional appeal, systemic critiques, and political commentary that could skew public perception in different ways.

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This module includes select media sources from countries included in the G7 and G20 and from rapidly developing countries worldwide.

Geospatial

Origin
Destination
This map shows narrative amplification activity by sources in this module.
The narrative initially emerged from Guadalupe Nuevo, headed for Brasília. As it spread, the most frequent origin shifted to Somolu, and the most frequent destination shifted to Abuja. There are a total of 30 points of origin, and 41 destinations. Hide details...
22 Aug 2024: Guadalupe Nuevo ▸ Brasília
22 Aug 2024: Hyderābād ▸ Nārsingi
22 Aug 2024: Doha ▸ Brasília
23 Aug 2024: Kyiv ▸ Kyiv
24 Aug 2024: Somolu ▸ West Ham
24 Aug 2024: Somolu ▸ Uyo
24 Aug 2024: Somolu ▸ Rome
24 Aug 2024: Ermita ▸ Vientiane
24 Aug 2024: Saanich ▸ Vancouver
24 Aug 2024: Victoria ▸ Vancouver
25 Aug 2024: Somolu ▸ Abuja
25 Aug 2024: Washington ▸ Washington
26 Aug 2024: Lagos ▸ Benin City
26 Aug 2024: Brussels ▸ Madrid
26 Aug 2024: London ▸ Abuja
26 Aug 2024: Spitalfields ▸ Manhattan
27 Aug 2024: Lagos ▸ Abuja
27 Aug 2024: San Francisco ▸ Cotonou
27 Aug 2024: Melbourne ▸ Perth
27 Aug 2024: Brisbane ▸ Perth
27 Aug 2024: Ibadan ▸ Benin City
27 Aug 2024: Abuja ▸ Pretoria
27 Aug 2024: Perth ▸ Canberra
27 Aug 2024: Holborn ▸ Canberra
28 Aug 2024: Somolu ▸ Lokoja
28 Aug 2024: Somolu ▸ Abuja
28 Aug 2024: Somolu ▸ Ado-Ekiti
28 Aug 2024: Dublin ▸ Canberra
28 Aug 2024: Somolu ▸ Paris
29 Aug 2024: Somolu ▸ Lagos
29 Aug 2024: Ibadan ▸ Abuja
29 Aug 2024: Somolu ▸ Abuja
29 Aug 2024: Abuja ▸ Lagos
30 Aug 2024: Somolu ▸ Abuja
30 Aug 2024: Somolu ▸ Nsukka
30 Aug 2024: Somolu ▸ Washington
30 Aug 2024: Ibadan ▸ Washington
30 Aug 2024: Abuja ▸ Washington
31 Aug 2024: Lagos ▸ Washington
31 Aug 2024: Somolu ▸ Abuja
31 Aug 2024: Somolu ▸ Washington
31 Aug 2024: Abuja ▸ Washington
03 Sep 2024: Maţraḩ ▸ Las Palmas
04 Sep 2024: Abuja ▸ Abuja
04 Sep 2024: Somolu ▸ Accra
06 Sep 2024: Abuja ▸ Washington
06 Sep 2024: Somolu ▸ Abuja
06 Sep 2024: New York ▸ Mexico City
07 Sep 2024: Somolu ▸ Lagos
07 Sep 2024: Holborn ▸ Abuja
08 Sep 2024: Somolu ▸ Abuja
09 Sep 2024: Abuja ▸ Abuja
09 Sep 2024: Somolu ▸ Port Harcourt
09 Sep 2024: Mumbai ▸ Manila
10 Sep 2024: London ▸ Cairo
10 Sep 2024: Makati City ▸ Nairobi
10 Sep 2024: Perth ▸ Canberra
11 Sep 2024: Tehran ▸ Moscow
11 Sep 2024: Tehran ▸ Tehran
11 Sep 2024: New York ▸ Usa
11 Sep 2024: Sacramento ▸ Tehran
12 Sep 2024: Lagos ▸ Brasília
12 Sep 2024: London ▸ London
12 Sep 2024: Kano ▸ Nairobi
12 Sep 2024: Somolu ▸ Lagos
13 Sep 2024: Somolu ▸ Abuja
13 Sep 2024: Lagos ▸ Abuja
13 Sep 2024: Tehran ▸ Tehran
14 Sep 2024: Somolu ▸ Maiduguri
14 Sep 2024: Lagos ▸ Abuja
14 Sep 2024: Hoboken ▸ Abuja
14 Sep 2024: London ▸ Berlin
15 Sep 2024: Somolu ▸ Benin City
15 Sep 2024: Lagos ▸ Abuja
15 Sep 2024: Abuja ▸ Abuja
15 Sep 2024: London ▸ London
16 Sep 2024: London ▸ Rome
16 Sep 2024: London ▸ London
17 Sep 2024: Victoria ▸ Beijing
17 Sep 2024: Ibadan ▸ Abuja
17 Sep 2024: Brussels ▸ Rome
17 Sep 2024: Holborn ▸ London
17 Sep 2024: Abuja ▸ Abuja
17 Sep 2024: San Francisco ▸ Asheville
17 Sep 2024: Holborn ▸ Dar es Salaam
18 Sep 2024: Abuja ▸ Abuja
18 Sep 2024: Somolu ▸ Washington
18 Sep 2024: Holborn ▸ Manhattan
19 Sep 2024: Riyadh ▸ Sweden
19 Sep 2024: London ▸ Woodstock
19 Sep 2024: Somolu ▸ Ouagadougou

Themes

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Sources

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These sources are generating the most narrative activity
The Independent (Nigeria)
14% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
The Guardian (Nigeria)
7% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
Leadership (Nigeria)
6% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
This Day
6% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
The Guardian
4% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
The Punch
4% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
Daily Post Nigeria
4% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
Nigerian Tribune
4% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
Business Day (Nigeria)
4% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
BBC News
3% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.

Entities

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These entities are mentioned most frequently in the narratives highlighted in this brief
People
Nnaghe Itam
Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Nigeria.
Chief Onwuchelu Emeka
President of Nigeria Community in Cote D'Ivoire.
Joy Ezeilo
Former UN Special Rapporteur on Human Trafficking.
Augustine Akanya
Head of NAPTIP Oyo State Office.
Adewale Adeyanju
Leader of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria.
Organizations
National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP)
Agency in Nigeria focused on combating human trafficking.
Maritime Security Providers Association of Nigeria (MASPAN)
Association focused on maritime security issues.
Alumni of Maritime Academy of Nigeria (AMANO)
Alumni association supporting maritime education and issues.
Adinya Arise Foundation (AAF)
Foundation organizing town hall meetings on human trafficking.
Events
Town hall meeting
A meeting organized by Adinya Arise Foundation to discuss human trafficking.
Conference on drugs and human trafficking
An event supported by the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria.
Technologies
Online exploitation reporting systems
Technologies used to report incidents of online child exploitation.
Companies
Uganda Airlines
Airline that launched direct flights from Entebbe to Abuja.

Top Items

These narrative items are the most relevant and/or the most amplified

Context

Nigeria faces significant challenges related to human trafficking, particularly affecting women and children. The country has a high unemployment rate, which exacerbates vulnerability to trafficking as individuals are lured by false promises of employment abroad. The CIA World Factbook indicates that Nigeria has a youthful population, with a median age of around 18 years, making it crucial to address the needs of this demographic to prevent exploitation.

Geographically, Nigeria's location in West Africa, coupled with its porous borders, facilitates the movement of traffickers and victims. Neighboring countries, such as Côte d'Ivoire, are destinations for trafficked individuals, often for sexual exploitation, due to their relatively stable economies and legal prostitution. This regional dynamic highlights the need for coordinated efforts in combating trafficking across borders.

Socially, the involvement of parents in trafficking, as reported by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), underscores deep-rooted issues such as poverty and lack of education. These factors contribute to a cycle of exploitation, where families may unknowingly sell their children into trafficking networks.

Politically, the Nigerian government has been criticized for its inadequate response to security challenges, including human trafficking. The politicization of issues by leaders detracts from effective governance and the implementation of policies aimed at protecting vulnerable populations.

Militarily, the presence of various armed groups and instability in certain regions complicates law enforcement efforts. The police's recent actions against trafficking gangs reflect a growing recognition of the problem, but sustained commitment and resources are necessary to combat this pervasive issue effectively. Overall, addressing human trafficking in Nigeria requires a multifaceted approach that considers demographic, social, economic, and political factors.
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