Join us to discuss a new book on how South Africa’s Boeremag trial disrupted the most sophisticated terrorist plot of its ...

National and international research is being used with ISS support to develop and promote high-performance policing in South ...

ISS Africa organisation which enhances human security by providing authoritative research, expert policy advice and capacity ...

One of the most visible dimensions of the African Union (AU) Commission reform was the creation of the Department of ...

Recent social media analysis in South Africa highlights the potential of in-person and online dialogue to shift harmful ...

European Union-funded efforts encourage Sahelian governments to prioritise border protection over the protection of people on the move. Since 2015, European partners have funded interventions in the ...

Online mis/disinformation campaigns have the potential to skew the information landscape and undermine key pillars of democracy, especially during the election season. These information operations ...

A merger of some of the most notorious groups based in Mali is the latest face of jihadism in the Sahel. Under the new banner of Jamâ’ah Nusrah al-Islâm wal-Muslimîn (Group for the support of Islam ...

Zimbabwe faces a deep crisis of confidence stemming from economic instability, currency problems and ineffective governance under ZANU-PF. Despite international re-engagement efforts, the government ...

This paper presents the results of in-depth research on radicalisation in Somalia, and identifies specific driving factors that counter-terrorism strategies should take into account. Effective counter ...

This monograph explores Africa’s blue economy, assessing its potential, challenges, and pathways for sustainable marine resource management amid climate change. The blue economy, defined as the ...

As Tanzania approaches its general elections on 29 October 2025, there is a significant risk that the polls will reinforce authoritarian practices rather than promote democratic governance. The ruling ...