Institute for Security Studies
Violent school bullying reflects South Africa’s broken society
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 13th November 2025 The school bullying crisis mirrors a society where violence is normalised, and parents and teachers play an important role. Last month’s viral... →
Can the ICGLR reclaim its relevance in the Great Lakes Region?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 12th November 2025 The DRC is at the centre of the region’s security crisis; its position as ICGLR chair offers a chance to revive collective security. Nearly 10... →
Transitional justice is key to addressing Tigray’s conflict-related sexual violence
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 12th November 2025 The findings of the Tigray genocide inquiry should be read as a call to strengthen transitional justice, not repudiate it. On 16 October, the... →
Terrorism takes its toll on Mozambique’s gas revenue
11th November 2025 TotalEnergies’ return to Cabo Delgado will cost an extra US$4.5 billion – reflecting the price of terrorism and poor resource governance. The... →
Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential election entrenches democratic fragility
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 7th November 2025 Ouattara’s fourth term landslide win reflects the ongoing struggle to achieve inclusive and trusted democratic governance. Only half of Côte... →
Unchecked, Sudan’s war could trigger another genocide against Darfurians
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 6th November 2025 African and international efforts to stop the war have been slow. Now swift action, including possibly invoking R2P, is vital. After an 18-month... →
Denied fair elections, Tanzanians make their mark through protests
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 6th November 2025 Protests show that citizen-led power, if sustained, could pressure governments to implement meaningful and sustainable reforms. On 1 November,... →
Lake Chad Basin: repeated flooding weakens an already stricken region
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 5th November 2025 Better water retention infrastructure would enable communities to withstand the region’s many security and developmental challenges. The Lake Chad... →
Italy’s return to the Horn must come with an apology
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 4th November 2025 Italy’s stance on its historical atrocities against Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia contradicts principles in its Mattei Plan for Africa. The Mattei... →
Mnangagwa’s third term bid foments violence
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 31st October 2025 The ruling party’s decision to extend President Mnangagwa’s second term in office is inflaming tensions in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwean President Emmerson... →
