Institute for Security Studies
Kamala Harris joins the pilgrimage to Africa
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 14th April 2023 As Russia’s war against Ukraine drags on, so international interest in Africa seems to increase – certainly from the United States (US). That is a... →
Africa and summit diplomacy: global powers turn on the charm
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 13th April 2023 The upcoming Russia-Africa Summit in July is the latest in a long list of gatherings by global powers aimed at ‘winning friends and influencing... →
Guinea’s junta takes a hard line against illicit medicine
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 11th April 2023 Guinea’s military authorities are trying to end the illicit trade in prescription medicines. The country is a hotspot for pharmaceutical... →
Is Niger’s counter-terrorism approach an exception in the Sahel?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 5th April 2023 On 10 February, Niger suffered one of its deadliest attacks when gunmen with suspected links to violent extremist groups ambushed a military convoy... →
Nigeria’s youth take centre stage in the 2023 polls
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 4th April 2023 Nigeria’s youth were seen and heard throughout the February 2023 general elections, both online and on the ground. Almost 40% of Nigerians are... →
Cabo Delgado: two years since the Palma invasion
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 4th April 2023 For nearly two years, Mozambique resisted the call for foreign military intervention in Cabo Delgado to help fight the insurgency that started in... →
Is Cyclone Freddy’s record-breaking devastation the new normal?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 30th March 2023 Tropical Cyclone Freddy, which struck Southern Africa between February and March, broke multiple records for both power and duration. Running for... →
Promoting investment to power Africa’s single market
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 29th March 2023 The landmark African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) aims to increase Africans’ prosperity through more intra-African trade by eliminating... →
South Africa’s police must prioritise trust
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 28th March 2023 The South African public has low and declining trust and confidence in its police. This impedes efforts to reduce crime, deliver quality services,... →
Do those seeking peace in Chad need to prepare for war?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 27th March 2023 After the death of president Idriss Déby in April 2021, Chad started a transition process in which interim authorities committed to reconciliation... →
