Institute for Security Studies
South Africa should end its trade and use of torture equipment
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 28th July 2020 South African companies are manufacturing and trading products identified by the United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU) as having no... →
IRR welcomes IMF 'putting South Africa govt on notice' about policies
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 28th July 2020 The South African Institute of Race Relations (IRR) said on Tuesday it welcomed the "unambiguous" message from the International Monetary Fund... →
Refocusing the Africa-EU strategy
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 27th July 2020 Two key partnerships will be negotiated in 2020 between the European Union (EU) and Africa, making this a crucial year for both continents. One is... →
Only swift action will achieve an African maritime renaissance
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 24th July 2020 Good ocean policies can unlock new sources of wealth and transform Africa’s security, development and governance prospects. A new study... →
How serious is the Islamic State threat to attack South Africa?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 23rd July 2020 Whether or not the Islamic State – or any jihadist terror group – represents a serious threat to South Africa has been a contentious topic for some... →
Migrant smugglers are profiting from travel restrictions
21st July 2020 Travel and movement restrictions do not deter people from fleeing conflict, violence and dangerous and inhumane conditions – they merely drive more... →
Tanzania’s former foreign minister prepares to take on Magufuli
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 17th July 2020 Could Bernard Membe, as a possible united opposition candidate in Tanzania’s October election, unseat the corruption-busting but increasingly... →
Governing in West Africa and Lake Chad Basin during Covid-19
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 16th July 2020 As countries in the region navigate the uncertainties of the Covid-19 pandemic, their governments should learn lessons from the management of the... →
New insights into how communities resist Boko Haram
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 15th July 2020 Communities affected by violent extremism are frequently considered to have risk factors linked to socio-economic deprivation, bad governance and... →
Maritime security can help resolve the Mozambique insurgency
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 15th July 2020 Over recent months the bloody insurgency in the northern Mozambique province of Cabo Delgado has taken an unprecedented maritime turn. If it... →
