Tag: Institute for Security Studies

Last week’s Munich Security Conference clearly signalled that Africa needs security alliances beyond its traditional partners.

No countries from the region are represented, and the board could fragment global conflict response systems that include the AU.

Numerous actors are involved in this surging criminal enterprise, with members of the rebel Rapid Support Forces becoming key players.

ISWAP’s hunt for resources is eroding the ability of communities in northern Cameroon to withstand economic hardship.

New research shows that key figures in South Africa’s domestic online influence industry are engaged in transnational disinformation campaigns.

Lack of funding and sharp political divisions have derailed the implementation of ECOWAS’ counter-terrorism plan.

ECOWAS should use its special summit on regional integration in 2025 to reconsider its approach to managing coups.

The former vice president’s death could create a political dilemma or an opportunity for President Lazarus Chakwera of Malawi.

The unregulated timber logging economy is central to extremists' governance strategies and regional infiltration.

Military operations are needed, but haven’t stopped Boko Haram attacks. Complementary non-kinetic efforts must be considered.

In its quest to expand beyond north-east Nigeria, clashes between the JAS and ISWAP factions are not in the global ...

The Chad-Cameroon-CAR border area is a powder keg of crime that needs swift action from all three governments.

Addressing the terror group’s use of improvised explosive devices must include more intelligence and awareness raising.

A new Institute for Security Studies website provides data-driven pathways to improving income levels and reducing poverty.

Low confidence in governments allows terrorists to insert themselves into society and further undermine the state.

The continent cannot afford a back seat in upcoming global decisions on digital security and future tech.

Lessons learnt from Niger's DDRRR programme must inform stabilisation efforts nationally and in the Lake Chad basin region.