Institute for Security Studies
A Shangri-La in the Himalayas could show King Mswati the way
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 11th October 2021 Up to 60 protesters and rioters were killed by security forces in eSwatini in June. And many government and private buildings and vehicles were... →
Africa’s rise in protests is about more than macroeconomics
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 8th October 2021 Public discontent, defined as the collective feeling of frustration and unmet expectations, has risen globally, despite improvements in overall... →
Kenyan voters need leaders focused on equity and inclusivity
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 7th October 2021 Kenya has enjoyed relative stability since its 1963 independence. But as election season looms, there is little on offer for voters beyond ethnic... →
Barrow puts political power ahead of justice in The Gambia
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 6th October 2021 In a shocking political about-turn, Gambian President Adama Barrow has joined forces with the country’s former ruling party ahead of the December... →
Cameroon’s community violence adds to Lake Chad Basin security woes
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 4th October 2021 The Lake Chad Basin region is plagued by insecurity. In addition to the terror inflicted by Boko Haram, organised crime and kidnappings for ransom... →
Prodding the rich world to jab the rest
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 1st October 2021 Only 4% of Africa’s population has been fully vaccinated against Covid-19. This is despite the continent’s efforts, including those of the Africa... →
Smuggled explosives keep illegal mining syndicates in business
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 30th September 2021 Acting on a tip-off, a South African Police Service (SAPS) team arrived at an unoccupied mine on the outskirts of Johannesburg. Everything appeared... →
Algeria-Morocco rift another blow to Africa’s free trade aspirations
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 29th September 2021 Algerian Foreign Affairs Minister Ramtane Lamamra’s announcement on 24 August of a new break in diplomatic relations with Morocco is another... →
Rising food prices could ignite unrest and instability in Africa
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 28th September 2021 Since the onset of Covid-19, global food prices have rocketed, putting pressure on the world’s most fragile countries. The United Nations’ Food and... →
Rwanda: the emergence of an African ‘smart power’
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 28th September 2021 Rwanda’s recent military deployments in July in Mozambique and in November 2020 in the Central African Republic (CAR) have raised criticism. Rwanda... →
