Institute for Security Studies
ICJ draws the line in Kenya and Somalia’s troubled waters
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 15th October 2021 The International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) decision on 12 October regarding the maritime boundary between Kenya and Somalia is unlikely to please... →
Françafrique is a blunt tool for explaining foreign policy
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 14th October 2021 French President Emmanuel Macron held a new kind of France-Africa summit in Montpellier on 8 October. He invited no African heads of state. Instead... →
South Africa’s mixed messages on procurement corruption
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 12th October 2021 South Africa desperately needs laws to stop procurement corruption. Recent revelations by Daily Maverick/Scorpio of the R150-million Digital Vibes... →
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... →
