Institute for Security Studies
Landmark ruling enables justice for SA’s apartheid-era crimes
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 6th May 2025 The country is preparing for its first crimes against humanity case, reigniting hope for victims and their families. This April, a South African... →
Post-war Liberia still struggles with corruption and impunity
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 5th May 2025 Corruption was a cause of Liberia’s 14-year civil war and triggered the current political crisis that threatens the country’s stability. On 23... →
Conflict-related sexual violence: a threat to Africa’s peace and security
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 2nd May 2025 African leaders must commit to ending the violence, which requires focusing attention on justice reform and survivor-led interventions. On 27... →
The window to salvage South Sudan’s peace process is closing fast
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 30th April 2025 As a guarantor of the peace agreement, the African Union must urgently take action to de-escalate political tensions. On 26 March, security... →
Algeria-AES diplomatic crisis calls for swift African Union mediation
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 29th April 2025 The latest tensions are a wake-up call for the AU, which has lost influence in the Sahel-Saharan region. The current diplomatic crisis between... →
Challenges facing the latest truce between Kinshasa and M23
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 29th April 2025 Dynamics on the ground in eastern DRC and the country’s capital will test Qatar’s mediation efforts. On 23 April, delegations from Kinshasa and... →
In Burkina Faso, Traoré’s legacy could extend beyond popularity and promises
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 25th April 2025 The challenge will be translating the country’s rich mineral resources and promising economy into stability and development. At 36, Burkina Faso’s... →
Could anchor states benefit Africa’s Peace and Security Council?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 25th April 2025 Recent PSC elections revived debates about whether membership should favour inclusion and fairness or regional capacity and influence. The African... →
Women, illicit activities and terrorism: what are the risks for West Africa?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 17th April 2025 Understanding women’s role in illicit activities is key to reducing their likelihood of becoming associated with violent extremists. Women’s... →
AI and Africa’s ‘counterfeit’ journalists
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 16th April 2025 AI technology is ‘shooting the messenger’ by impersonating professional journalists to gain credibility for false narratives. Not long ago,... →
