Institute for Security Studies
South Africa’s G20 presidency faces mounting pressure
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 13th February 2025 The challenge isn’t just defending Africa’s interests but managing a G20 in which one of its most powerful members is actively disengaged. When... →
Nigeria’s schoolchildren again targeted in mass abductions
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 13th February 2025 Driven initially by extremist ideology, the kidnappings have become ransom-seeking operations by cross-border criminal groups. Since Boko Haram’s... →
Overcoming security dilemmas in the Great Lakes region
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 12th February 2025 Mistrust between leaders and the region’s militaristic past make security cooperation between affected countries difficult – but essential. Since... →
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... →
