Tag: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)

The country faces a public health crisis characterised by a poor supply of affordable medicines and too few pharmacies.

Unless informed by local conditions and complexities, anti-corruption reforms could trigger political instability.

Unlike previous arrangements, Kenya's dialogue committee’s legal mandate could pave the way to political and economic stability.

The current calm in the north provides a window to dismantle extremists’ sources of finance, supplies and recruits.

Problems with the reintegration of former Boko Haram members make preventing violent extremism and organised crime difficult.

Deploying drones and other technology might change the conflict dynamics, giving violent extremists the upper hand.

The double threat from Boko Haram and criminal gangs could further weaken the country’s security situation.

Agreeing on them would be tricky but could enable Africa to shape global futures that benefit the continent.

Expanding BRICS to create an alternative power bloc is enticing for many countries, but faces several practical limitations

Countries in the Sahel need to collaborate to stem the tide of weapons flowing through Niger.

Social media owners and law enforcement need to curb the abuse of cyberspace to incite violence.

Will decisions on addressing terrorism and coups in Africa taken at the AU extraordinary summit bear fruit or fall on ...

With aggressive but reasonable policy interventions, Nigeria could have a significantly brighter future.

If well implemented, a transitional justice framework can help establish the rule of law while identifying victims and affording them ...

There are concerns that the new European Peace Facility could signal increasing militarism and interventionism in Africa.

Securing livelihoods in Lake Chad Basin is vital for communities to resist and recover from the conflict.

Poor electoral outcomes would hurt democratic transitions in a region suffering a spate of coups.

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

A broader maritime security approach is welcome but can the interests of the shipping industry and coastal states align?

Delegating some policing powers to provinces, and even metros, would bolster anti-crime efforts.

Much more than a trend, increasing coups reflect a major crisis in West Africa’s political systems.

The recent Red Cross cyber-attack is a reminder that emerging tech comes with risks.

Unproductive arm-wrestling distracts from the key issues and could steer Malians even further from democracy.

The vast potential of the multi-billion dollar development must not be undermined by organised crime and terrorism.

To sustain momentum after the AfCFTA’s January launch, traders must be kept in the loop about why implementation is slow.