Institute for Security Studies
Lake Chad Basin governments should redouble efforts against ISWAP
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 2nd July 2025 ISWAP’s hunt for resources is eroding the ability of communities in northern Cameroon to withstand economic hardship. Since 2021, Islamic State... →
Does SADC’s post-conflict reconstruction plan marginalise transitional justice?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 1st July 2025 Without several amendments to its draft framework, SADC will struggle to help member states address their abusive pasts. The Southern African... →
Africa must not miss the boat on the WTO fishing subsidies deal
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 30th June 2025 Despite the high cost of illegal fishing, only a third of African countries have signed the landmark agreement that will soon take effect. The... →
Nigeria’s North Central violence reveals systemic state failure
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 27th June 2025 Durable solutions to end deadly attacks in Benue State will remain elusive if the crisis continues to be misdiagnosed. Nigeria’s North Central... →
South Africa’s National Dialogue: putting the cart before the horse
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 25th June 2025 Dialogue cannot be effective without first properly assessing what's wrong and how it can be fixed. The National Dialogue announced by President... →
How will the Iran conflict impact Africa?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 25th June 2025 The conflict in Iran may seem far away, but it’s creating volatility that African leaders must act on urgently. Israel, Iran and the United States’... →
Violent extremism erodes local climate resilience in the Sahel
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 23rd June 2025 Jihadist groups and militarised counter-terrorism responses have weakened traditional approaches to resolving climate disputes. The Sahel is one of... →
African refugees bear the brunt of shifting global politics
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 23rd June 2025 On World Refugee Day, displaced Africans face the worst conditions yet as conflict and disasters increase, aid plummets and borders tighten. The... →
Can a new leader elevate the Hawks?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 19th June 2025 To effectively tackle serious crime, South Africa’s special police investigation unit requires a strong leadership team. The process to appoint a... →
Africa can benefit from new global climate alliances
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 18th June 2025 In the wake of America’s climate commitment reversals, Africa must make the most of its solid partnerships with Europe and China. United States... →
