Institute for Security Studies
Unravelling the illicit economies that sustain terrorism in the Sahel
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 13th August 2025 The African Union is uniquely positioned to lead coordinated responses that disrupt criminal networks, strengthen border security and cut arms... →
Angola’s wave of protests reflects historic lows in MPLA support
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 11th August 2025 The current cost-of-living demonstrations indicate widespread dissatisfaction that could continue into the 2027 electoral year. Thousands of people... →
Can Africa stand together against Trump’s tariff assault?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 8th August 2025 Some say Africa should present a unified response to US tariffs – but is that possible? It is hard to discern a continental pattern in United... →
Overfishing forces Zambia’s third Lake Tanganyika fishing ban
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 7th August 2025 Once-abundant fish stocks must be replenished, but the ban alone won’t inspire more sustainable lake use by local communities. Lake Tanganyika is... →
Trump’s deportation deals signal a troubling shift in US-Africa relations
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 6th August 2025 Eswatini and South Sudan are just two on a list of many African countries America has asked to accept violent criminals. United States (US)... →
October elections will reveal the extent of Tanzania’s democratic decline
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 4th August 2025 As the country slides towards electoral authoritarianism, even SADC and EAC election observers have been excluded from the polls. Tanzania is... →
Liberation Movements Summit tries to revive its members’ declining fortunes
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 1st August 2025 The annual summit of the six Southern African liberation movements reveals why they haven’t evolved. The 2025 Liberation Movements Summit provided... →
Chad’s struggle for democracy is far from over
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 31st July 2025 Barely a year after restoring constitutional order and dominating elections, Chad’s government is doubling down against opposition and free speech.... →
Africa must ride the High Seas Treaty wave
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 30th July 2025 Having shaped the treaty, Africa must capitalise on recent global momentum to benefit from a new era in ocean governance. In June, the third United... →
How a Boko Haram faction entrenched itself near Nigeria’s capital
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 30th July 2025 New evidence shows how JAS’ Shiroro cell adopts a flexible approach that tolerates local bandits and their vices. The Shiroro cell of a Boko Haram... →
