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27 May 2012
                       
 
 
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20 Mar 2012
 
 
 
 
Situation Report: Encouraging Political Participation in Africa, The Potential of Social Media Platforms (March 2012)
Politics
The popular protests in North Africa, dubbed the ‘Arab Spring’, have reignited debate on the role of social media in facilitating political participation and active citizenry engagement. The...
 
 
01 Jun 2011
 
Novel Uses of Mobile Phones, the Internet and Social Media
INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES
The rapid expansion of mobile telephony in Sub-Saharan Africa and the emergence and popularity of ‘social media’, are changing the ways people access and share information and how they relate,...
 
 
30 Mar 2011
 
Challenges to Public Participation in South Africa’s Parliament
INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES
In his 2011 State of the Nation address, President Jacob Zuma thanked South Africans who have used various social media platforms such as facebook and twitter and direct contact to communicate...
 
 
10 Mar 2011
 
Weathering the 'Haboob', Sudan’s potential conflict zones in 2011
CONSULTANCY AFRICA INTELLIGENCE
February 2011 has been a rather significant month in terms of Sudan’s evolution. This year, hopes for lasting peace in Sudan are firmly back on the global agenda, most importantly due to the...
 
 
 
                       
 
 
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