Institute for Security Studies
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... →
Can Zimbabwe’s Independent Complaints Commission win civil society over?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 11th March 2025 The new commission is a step in the right direction for security sector reform, but faces several tough challenges. Since gaining independence in... →
Ethiopia’s Special Prosecutor’s Office needs an international cooperation unit
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 10th March 2025 To effectively deliver justice for international crimes, an independent international cooperation unit is essential. Ethiopia is drafting... →
Will Ghana’s Mahama grasp the nettle of constitutional reform?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 7th March 2025 Ghana’s constitution allows an excessively powerful presidency to influence all levels of administration – it must be reformed. John Mahama won... →
South Africa’s trade deficit dilemma with China
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 6th March 2025 South Africa needs to benefit more from its active, albeit highly unequal, trading partnership with China. South Africa’s total bilateral trade... →
West African wildlife sanctuary becomes a hub of insecurity
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 5th March 2025 Spanning three countries, the vast W-Arly-Pendjari Complex is being used to facilitate organised crime, terrorism and local conflicts. The... →
Civil society needs a role in Mali’s security reforms
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 3rd March 2025 Security sector reforms that began well before the country’s two coups still suffer from a lack of effective civil society participation. Since its... →
Data modelling reveals the heavy toll of USAID cuts on Africa
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 28th February 2025 Given the US’ major contribution to aid, Trump’s cuts could push 5.7-million more Africans into extreme poverty next year. Since returning to... →
