Institute for Security Studies (ISS Africa)Opinion

Deal-making trumps democratic principles in US approach to Africa

Donald Trump’s national security strategy mentions Africa in passing as a source of critical minerals and a counter to ...
Institute for Security Studies (ISS Africa)Opinion

African cities must rise to meet the climate crisis

African cities bear the brunt of climate impacts, and cannot afford to wait for international solidarity that may never come.
Institute for Security Studies (ISS Africa)Opinion

Dialogue must complement military action in Cabo Delgado

Rather than focusing on counter-terrorism operations, dialogue should be supported as a way to tackle local dynamics ...
Institute for Security Studies (ISS Africa)Opinion

MONUSCO’s rigid mandate hinders civilian protection in eastern DRC

Operational constraints and regional tensions prevent the UN peacekeeping mission from responding effectively to escalating ...
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New AU leaders must articulate a bold vision for Africa’s peace operations

In his election campaigns for the African Union’s (AU) top job, new AU Commission Chairperson Mahamoud Ali Youssouf said he would advocate for significant reforms to AU crisis responses. These reforms ...
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Remadji Hoinathy

Can SAMIDRC be spared the fate of previous peace missions? SADC member states must ensure that the operation in eastern DRC can overcome the challenges faced by its predecessors.
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Farm attacks in South Africa: setting the record straight

Farm attacks are a serious crime problem requiring dedicated law enforcement attention, but they do not amount to genocide. They represent a small part of violent crime overall in South Africa and ...
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Ansaru’s comeback in Nigeria deepens the terror threat

For much of the past decade, Ansaru has largely been an outlier on the terrorism threat landscape. But the group is making a comeback in Nigeria – and is more dangerous than ever. Ansaru claims to ...
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Rampant cobalt smuggling and corruption deny billions to DRC

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the world’s leading cobalt producer, contributing around 70% to global production. However, complex levels of organised crime occur along the supply chain ...
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Disunity in Somalia is al-Shabaab’s greatest weapon

Despite having a robust, multifaceted counter-terrorism strategy, Somalia’s gains against the al-Shabaab terror group are losing momentum due to political ...
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A question of influence? Case study of Kenyan elections in a digital age

This report examines Kenya's digital information ecosystem in the run-up to, during and after the August 2022 election. Online influence and coordinated disinformation campaigns during Kenya’s August ...
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William Ruto wins in Washington – but does Kenya?

Kenyan President William Ruto last week made the first state visit to the United States (US) by an African leader in 16 years, and only the sixth state visit President Joe Biden has hosted since he ...