Institute for Security Studies
Could Mozambique’s next president change tack on Cabo Delgado?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies Updated 1 hour 3 minutes ago New leadership could take the long overdue step of balancing security and development policies to prevent terrorism. On 5 May, the ruling... →
Egypt tries to navigate around Rafah
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 17th May 2024 Israel’s long-feared attack on Rafah in southern Gaza has put Cairo on the spot. Israel’s deadly assault on Gaza – including the recent escalation... →
Retaining US influence in Africa requires bridge-building with China
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 15th May 2024 In a complex new multipolar world, a country’s allies and friends will determine the global pecking order. Despite its large population, Africa is... →
Can the Movement for Change break Ghana’s biparty democracy?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 14th May 2024 With the right strategy, Ghana’s fledgling new party could become a political force to be reckoned with. For three decades, Ghana’s political... →
How can South Africa’s minister of police improve policing?
13th May 2024 With little sign that violent crime is under control, oversight by the minister is vital for effective policing. At its launch on 8 May 2023, the... →
Kenya is once again in FATF’s crosshairs
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 9th May 2024 To curb money laundering, financial oversight of the real estate, legal, casino and transport sectors must be improved. The Financial Action Task... →
Ethiopia’s proposed Special Prosecutor: history repeating itself?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 8th May 2024 The forthcoming Special Prosecutor’s Office must do better than the mechanism set up to deal with Dergue-era crimes. Ethiopia’s new transitional... →
Five worrying signs of Africa’s poor election quality
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 7th May 2024 Globally and in Africa, many electoral processes suffer from a lack of transparency, trust and oversight. This is a crucial election year for... →
Get gender equality right in Africa, and prosperity will follow
7th May 2024 Realistic reductions in gender inequality could produce a US$259 billion larger economy in 2043 than current path forecasts. Rising global... →
Ukraine steps up its charm offensive in Africa
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 3rd May 2024 Ukraine has opened several new African embassies, still hoping for a better return on its investment. While struggling ever harder to prevent... →
