Institute for Security Studies
Unity at any cost? AES states jointly leave the ICC
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 6th October 2025 Withdrawing from the global court shows that the Alliance of Sahel States prioritises joint action, whatever the consequences. On 22 September, the... →
Terrorist roadblocks strangle the economies of Mali and its neighbours
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 6th October 2025 JNIM’s blockades have become a strategic weapon that threatens regional commerce and the Malian army, and harms civilians. Since 3 September, the... →
Can evidence-based policing become routine across South Africa?
3rd October 2025 Pilot studies show evidence-based policing can cut crime levels, but real success requires translating new approaches into daily practice. South... →
Borno Model’s valuable lessons on handling Boko Haram deserters
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 1st October 2025 The approach of Nigeria’s Borno State shows how to manage more humane, locally grounded reintegration efforts that work. The death in 2021 of... →
Risk and reward of Kenya’s push to reverse FATF grey-listing
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 1st October 2025 Measures against money laundering and terrorist financing are positive, but the nature of implementation will be the real test. An amendment to... →
Can South Sudan’s peace process be rescued?
26th September 2025 President Salva Kiir has repeatedly flouted the peace deal and now seems to be putting a succession plan into action. On 22 September 2025, Riek... →
High stakes as Guinea's referendum steers the country to constitutional order
26th September 2025 Although provisional results suggest support for the new constitution, the prospects for legitimate elections and stability remain uncertain.... →
With three bold moves, maritime security in Africa could be plain sailing
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 17th September 2025 Maritime issues are on the African Union’s radar, but member states must push for a shift from ambition to action. As the African Union’s (AU)... →
What next for Mali as Wagner fails to defeat insurgents?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 15th September 2025 A new report suggests that Niger, Burkina Faso – and Europe can learn a lot from Wagner’s failure in Mali. Last month The Sentry, a United States... →
Has external support given the CAR a false sense of security?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 15th September 2025 With elections planned for December, authorities should use their position of strength to tackle the roots of the country’s crisis. Since his... →
