Institute for Security Studies
Can the AU move from theory to practice on citizen engagement?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 13th September 2024 Despite some progress, several barriers still prevent citizens from effectively working with the African Union at its Peace and Security Council.... →
Accelerate, extend or abandon? Africa’s SDG dilemma
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 12th September 2024 This month’s UN Summit of the Future should confront the reality that Africa will likely miss most Sustainable Development Goal targets. As the... →
SA must look beyond prosecution for anti-corruption remedies that work
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 11th September 2024 Serious corruption cases are uniquely difficult to prosecute. Innovative solutions that prioritise prevention are needed. The public discourse in... →
Can Chad’s November elections improve on past disputed polls?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 10th September 2024 The upcoming elections are vital for returning Chad to constitutional rule, but to do so, they must be fair and credible. Chad has been in... →
The end of ISWAP’s ‘hearts and minds’ strategy?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 9th September 2024 As the terrorist group’s relations with civilians deteriorate, governments should use the opportunity to rebuild trust with affected communities.... →
Two Western Cape towns bridge the poverty and race divide
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 4th September 2024 The people of Hoekwil and Touwsranten recognised their shared desire for safety, and in 2021 they tried something different. Many people are deeply... →
Growing danger of terrorist jailbreaks in West Africa
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 3rd September 2024 The pattern of targeting detention facilities shows that insurgents are determined to break their members out of prison. The attack on the... →
Is peace possible between Sudan’s warring parties?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 2nd September 2024 Achieving lasting peace requires parties to negotiate with adversaries – no matter how difficult this may be. Ever since conflict erupted in Sudan... →
The mpox outbreak’s disturbing echoes in Africa
30th August 2024 Mpox is not COVID-19, but that pandemic’s bitter lessons have not all been learnt. An ominous sense of déjà vu is emerging across Africa as the... →
New AU mission for Somalia: old problems, fresh solutions?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 29th August 2024 To succeed in tackling al-Shabaab, the new peace support operation needs appropriate resourcing and protection from regional tensions. Seventeen... →
