Institute for Security Studies
Cue the cameras: how SAPS bodycams can deliver tangible results
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 27th March 2025 What should police body-worn cameras aim to achieve, and how will we know if they are working? The South African Police Service (SAPS) plans to... →
Could prolonged warfare in Sudan lead to the country splitting?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 25th March 2025 Shifting military dynamics, political fragmentation and external interference could escalate clashes, pushing the country towards partition. The... →
Namibia’s first woman president takes the helm
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 24th March 2025 President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah presents herself as an implementer – can she meet the country’s high expectations and reverse SWAPO’s decline? On... →
‘Transition fatigue’ in South Sudan ramps up tensions
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 20th March 2025 The recent conflict is rooted in repeated extensions of the transition timeframe and enduring political and security problems. Recent deadly... →
Africa’s democracies must guard against local online influencer networks
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 19th March 2025 New research shows that key figures in South Africa’s domestic online influence industry are engaged in transnational disinformation campaigns. A... →
Lake Chad Basin insurgents raise the stakes with weaponised drones
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 18th March 2025 ISWAP’s enhanced operations and use of drone attacks represent a turning point for counter-terrorism in the region. The 24 December 2024 attack on... →
Iran and the price of the ANC’s nostalgia
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 14th March 2025 The African National Congress’ friendship with Tehran is becoming the main bugbear in US relations with South Africa. Back in 2022 and 2023 after... →
Türkiye throws Somalia a lifeline to catch illegal fishers
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 14th March 2025 A long-term maritime agreement could boost Somalia’s naval capacity to curb illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Somalia loses around... →
Lessons from Kenya’s bold but poorly executed visa-free policy
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 13th March 2025 Kenya’s experience can help countries balance practical realities with Africa’s goal of open borders and regional connections. In January 2024,... →
Can African philanthropy fill in for American aid cuts?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 12th March 2025 Africa must look within to improve resource allocation and promote social impact investments that go beyond just boosting profits. On the day he... →
