Institute for Security Studies
Without unity of purpose, Sudan faces another failed transition
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 4th June 2021 Thursday 3 June marks the second anniversary of the massacre of protesters in front of Sudan’s army headquarters. They paid the ultimate price for... →
Beyond post–genocide Rwanda
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 3rd June 2021 Beyond post–genocide Rwanda Michela Wrong's latest book, 'Do Not Disturb, the Story of a Political Murder and an African Regime Gone Bad', is the... →
AU balancing act on Chad’s coup sets a disturbing precedent
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 2nd June 2021 Disagreement among African states on responding to the coup in Chad has resulted in a trade-off based on questionable assumptions. The African... →
Mnangagwa regime continues to score own goals
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 1st June 2021 Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s regime continues to present itself in the worst possible light at home and internationally. His... →
A new coup derails Mali’s transition
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 31st May 2021 Nine months after the 18 August 2020 coup that removed former president Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, history repeated itself in Mali, throwing the... →
Emmanuel Macron attempts to reform Africa-France relationships
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 28th May 2021 French President Emmanuel Macron visited Rwanda on 27 May, the first such trip for France’s head of state since Nicolas Sarkozy over 10 years ago.... →
What would it take to stabilise Cabo Delgado?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 27th May 2021 Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province is caught up in a security challenge that has captured global attention. The situation endangers tens of... →
Nigeria needs to find its place in Africa
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 27th May 2021 Nigeria’s assumption of a leadership role in Africa has mainly been driven by the size of its population and, more recently, its economy. This... →
A dangerous road home for Horn of Africa migrants
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 25th May 2021 Migrants are returning for three main reasons: their inability to find work in Yemen, increased human rights abuses in Yemen, and the closure of... →
Illegal sand mining threatens Morocco’s coastline and tourism
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 24th May 2021 Tourism is essential to Morocco’s economy, and its beautiful beaches are a vital part of the attraction for visitors. In an ironic Catch-22... →
