Institute for Security Studies
African states must help write the rules at the first BBNJ COP
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 30th October 2026 Africa can shape implementation rules at the first Conference of the Parties in January, but only if delegations prepare and coordinate. The... →
The criminalisation trap in Africa’s responses to artisanal mining
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 28th October 2026 Crackdowns often punish miners who are trying to survive, fuelling crime and conflict while leaving powerful players untouched. Thirty-seven boys... →
SA elections: young South Africans aren’t apathetic – they are alienated
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 27th October 2026 Township youth feel the system neither sees nor serves them. Will 4 November deepen that alienation, or begin reversing it? On 4 November, South... →
Ethiopia’s transitional justice should resume, but not where it left off
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 27th October 2026 Public consultations on transitional justice laws should start only after National Dialogue recommendations, gaps and new developments have been... →
Mnangagwa wins the latest round of Zimbabwe’s succession battle
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 23rd October 2026 ZANU-PF’s conference strengthened the president’s position, but Chiwenga’s defiance signals that the struggle for power is far from over. The... →
Are bilateral ties the route to renewed West African security cooperation?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 22nd October 2026 Pending the outcome of ECOWAS-AES talks, cooperation between neighbouring states offers a starting point for rebuilding regional security ties.... →
Africa needs more than envoys to secure the Red Sea
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 21st October 2026 The Horn’s proliferating diplomatic appointments have done little to bolster African influence amid new Middle Eastern alliances. In September,... →
A new SAPS oath could help restore police pride and public trust
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 19th October 2026 Building a professional police identity based on a strong ethical commitment is as important as discipline and accountability. There is no question... →
New Cameroonian army camps alone won’t secure Lake Chad
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 15th October 2026 Much-needed military reinforcements against Boko Haram must be matched by sustained territorial control and well-coordinated operations. Cameroon’s... →
Africa must prepare for AI-powered cyber threats at scale
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 14th October 2026 Anthropic’s threat report reveals how AI is making cyberattacks and influence campaigns faster, more scalable and harder to detect. Anthropic’s... →
