World Drug Report 2026: Key Trends and Policy Challenges for Africa
Attendance
online
ISSUP Global, in collaboration with the African Union, presents World Drug Report 2026: Key Trends and Policy Challenges for Africa.
Africa
Innovation and Action: Youth Voices in SUD Prevention and Treatment in Africa
ISSUP Global presents a webinar on: Innovation and Action: Youth Voices in Substance Use Prevention and Treatment in Africa
Innovation and Action: Youth Voices in SUD Prevention and Treatment in Africa
Attendance
online
ISSUP Global presents a webinar on: Innovation and Action: Youth Voices in Substance Use Prevention and Treatment in Africa
ISSUP Africa Youth Network Holds First Regional Meeting
ISSUP successfully convened the first Africa Youth Regional Call on 18 March 2026, bringing together youth representatives from National Chapters across the region to strengthen collaboration and advance youth engagement in substance use prevention.
African Union Commission Drug Control Technical Experts Meeting: ISSUP Participation and Key Insights
The AUC convened a Drug Control Technical Experts Meeting in Maputo to review progress under the AUPA 2019–2025 and shape the next continental drug strategy. ISSUP, represented by Joanna Travis-Roberts and A/Prof Goodman Sibeko, contributed to discussions on strengthening both drug supply and demand reduction. Delegates highlighted persistent challenges, including limited capacity, weak data systems, and uneven access to treatment across Member States. The draft AU Drug Strategy 2026–2033 proposes ten strategic pillars centred on public health, data integration, youth engagement, coordinated governance, and addressing harms related to substance use disorders. ISSUP reaffirmed its commitment to capacity building, youth and community engagement, network strengthening, and improved data collection through tools such as the Web App ASSIST.
Council of the European Union (2007), Fourth EU‑Africa Summit
On 2–3 April 2014, African and European leaders met in Brussels for the Fourth EU–Africa Summit under the theme “Investing in People, Prosperity and Peace.” The meeting reaffirmed the strong partnership between the two continents, built on...
Prevention and Community-Based Efforts Against Psychoactive Substance Use: Anti-Drug Coalitions and National Network of Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Professionals Launched in Togo
The National Anti-Drug Committee (CNAD), in collaboration with its partners, organised a forum on 13th August 2024 in Lomé to launch anti-drug coalitions and the national network of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation professionals in Togo.
ECOWAS Launches “Pilot Project on Alternatives to Incarceration in West Africa for Persons with Substance Use Disorders” in Accra, Ghana
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) launched its Pilot Project on Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) in West Africa with Ghana as the pioneer Member State.
2023 Afro region webinar- Alcohol polict event series
With support from Movendi International Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance present the Africa Region Webinars in the Alcohol Policy Event Series, which will the economic, social and environmental dimensions of alcohol use.
Botswana Situation on Substance Use Disorders: Efforts Towards Drug Demand Reduction
Join us on May 8, 2023 for an online event celebrating our first official year since launching ISSUP Botswana National Chapter on 29th April 2022.
