Institute for Security Studies
Technology looks set to transform governance in Madagascar
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 10th February 2025 One of the world’s poorest countries is poised to become a beacon of innovation in digitising public administration. Madagascar is one of the... →
Eastern DRC: unpacking the difficult task of regional diplomacy
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 10th February 2025 As M23 continues its destructive march, the EAC-SADC summit must consider lessons from failed peace efforts. On 27 January, Rwanda-backed Mouvement... →
Trump’s funding cuts will hurt South Africa and the region
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 6th February 2025 Despite Ramaphosa’s downplaying of their potential impact, the reality is that South Africa and the continent are at grave risk. It has been four... →
Foreign interest in Africa comes with damaging disinformation tactics
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 6th February 2025 Digital propaganda and manipulated information by external actors erode public confidence in democracy on the continent. For the past three... →
How Africa can make 2025 its ‘super year’ for ocean governance
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 4th February 2025 Active engagement on three initiatives could see Africa’s needs reflected in global ocean governance decisions. In 2022, global ocean governance... →
Africa’s private sector boosts AU Peace Fund
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 31st January 2025 As private sector donations increase, the 21 African countries still not contributing to the fund must pay up. The African Union (AU) Peace Fund... →
Europe and Africa: finding love in a time of Trump?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 30th January 2025 In response to a new wave of American insularity, European policymakers should pursue rapprochement with Africa. The re-emergence of United States... →
Trump attacks global minimum tax
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 28th January 2025 President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the OECD minimum 15% global tax deal could hurt Africa. Amid Trump’s blizzard of executive orders fired... →
Africa’s nuclear energy future
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 24th January 2025 A rapid increase in demand may leave Africa no choice but to make a substantial investment in nuclear energy. In a world that must urgently move... →
Ghana’s road to rebuilding public trust starts with security reforms
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 23rd January 2025 In the interest of national stability, Ghana’s new government must tackle threats and gaps in the security sector. Ghana’s new President John... →
