Institute for Security Studies
New AU leaders must articulate a bold vision for Africa’s peace operations
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 15th April 2025 A clear vision for peace operations should redefine the complementary roles of the AU and the UN. In his election campaigns for the African Union’s... →
Balancing economics and security on the Nigeria-Cameroon border
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 14th April 2025 The two countries must cooperate to stop Boko Haram from taking advantage of open borders to revive their operations. On 27 January, the governors... →
Could Africa still be hard hit by Trump’s tariff tantrum?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 14th April 2025 If they are imposed, Trump’s blizzard of ‘reciprocal’ tariffs will hit AGOA beneficiaries more than most. Africa is being hit by one disaster after... →
Ethiopia’s Transitional Justice Special Bench – more than just a criminal tribunal
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 10th April 2025 The Special Bench should have jurisdiction over a broader range of disputes – not merely function as a criminal tribunal. Following an... →
Demographics not poor governance explain Africa’s slow development
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 8th April 2025 Until dependency ratios shift, Africa’s large youthful population will remain the continent’s biggest barrier to growth. Africa’s disappointing... →
General visible policing should not be a priority for SA police
7th April 2025 The concept of ‘visible policing’ is confusing efforts to strengthen South Africa’s national police service. South Africa’s Police Summit on 8... →
Is the loss of aid an opportunity for Africa?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 4th April 2025 US and EU aid cuts could prompt Africa to end its dependency, but the task for poor countries will be especially difficult. United States (US)... →
Grave risks for Cameroon as soldiers desert to fight in Ukraine
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 3rd April 2025 Cameroon faces a multitude of security threats and cannot afford to lose its soldiers to the Russia-Ukraine war. The desertion of soldiers to fight... →
William Ruto – from hustler to dealmaker?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 2nd April 2025 As the 2027 elections loom closer, three grand bargains will determine the president’s political future. Nearly three years into his presidency,... →
Can West African nations come together to stop terrorism spreading?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 1st April 2025 Mistrust between AES and ECOWAS countries must be overcome to enable intelligence sharing and security cooperation. On 8 January, members of the... →
