Institute for Security Studies
William Ruto – from hustler to dealmaker?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 2nd April 2025 As the 2027 elections loom closer, three grand bargains will determine the president’s political future. Nearly three years into his presidency,... →
Can West African nations come together to stop terrorism spreading?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 1st April 2025 Mistrust between AES and ECOWAS countries must be overcome to enable intelligence sharing and security cooperation. On 8 January, members of the... →
Is Zimbabwe facing another November 2017?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 31st March 2025 Mnangagwa looks beyond his second term, prompting war veterans backing Vice-President Chiwenga to threaten an ‘uprising’ on 31 March. Tensions are... →
Chapo-Mondlane meeting presents a glimmer of hope for Mozambique
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 28th March 2025 Despite scepticism about the government’s intentions, the meeting shows a shift in President Chapo’s hardline approach to resolving post-election... →
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... →
