Institute for Security Studies
South Africa’s security sector is in crisis – reform must start now
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 22nd July 2021 The attempted insurrection of the past week affirms the extent to which South Africa suffers from debilitating political, social and economic... →
AfCFTA prosperity requires more African seafarers, ships and ports
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 20th July 2021 Trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement started on 1 January 2021, a significant milestone for Africa’s political... →
Mozambicans divided over Rwandan deployment
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 20th July 2021 Rwanda has sent 1 000 soldiers and police to conduct combat and security operations in Mozambique’s gas-rich northern Cabo Delgado province. The... →
Social media, riots and consequences
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 16th July 2021 The role of social media in the ongoing looting and destruction of property in South Africa’s Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal provinces is hard to... →
Nigeria and Cameroon must confront timber trafficking together
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 15th July 2021 Cameroon loses about 33 billion CFA francs (almost US$60 000 000) annually through the illegal exploitation of timber. The trade may also be... →
South Africa’s police management must face their shadows
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 14th July 2021 It is common knowledge that the South African Police Service (SAPS) leadership is in crisis. The problem is frequently attributed to a broken and... →
Africa must prevent its soldiers and police from becoming drivers of instability
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 12th July 2021 The involvement of state security institutions in politics plays a role in driving political instability in Africa. The challenge usually extends... →
What price for normalising SA–Rwanda relations?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 9th July 2021 The intention to normalise relations between South Africa and Rwanda has long been on the cards. Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Paul Kagame agreed... →
Going for gold in western Mali threatens human security
8th July 2021 Mali’s artisanal gold mining sector regularly uses chemicals and dredges rivers, despite these practices being prohibited. The consequences for... →
Drones in the hands of insurgents: how Africa can prepare
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 7th July 2021 The proliferation of drone technology across Africa has significantly expanded humanitarian, development, business, and military operations.... →
