In Africa, only a quarter of the international borders are effectively controlled, leading to problems with law enforcement and regulation. This lack of control has resulted in a shortage of essential service providers such as police, justice sector players, and paramedics. The main sources of conflict in the region include state forces, rebels, political militias, and identity militias. This presentation by Dr Zeynu Ummer and Dr Kehinde Bolaji, discusses ways to address security risks in Africa's cross-border trade through e-commerce.