| 16 April 2015 |
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TALKING POINT
Now the election is over, will Sudanese get back to the real business?
by Peter Fabricius |
| The election in Sudan has left both sides further apart than they were before the poll. The opposition is more mistrustful, while Bashir’s position is strengthened.
The real question now is whether there is still hope for the national dialogue.
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| ISS Spotlight |
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| New approaches to balancing power in conflict-affected states |
Expertise of the ISS' African Futures Project has been sought for an innovative programme that will define and measure political settlements in Africa.
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| Press release |
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| Violence prevention starts at home |
New research shows national programmes to support positive parenting are necessary to prevent violence and enhance development in South Africa.
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| ISS Today |
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Are South Africans soft targets for ISIS recruitment?
by Institute for Security Studies |
Alarming reports of ISIS recruiting in South Africa raise urgent questions about government's response to such threats.
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Taking the I out of IEC?
by Judith February |
A close advisor of President Zuma is set to become the new IEC chair. What will this mean for free and fair elections in South Africa?
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#NigeriaDecides - an election like no other
by Liesl Louw-Vaudran |
The Nigerian election showed that online activity could increasingly ensure civic participation and transparent polls.
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Communities key in countering Africa's resource curse
by Hawa Noor |
Balancing the interests of communities with those of government and investors is essential if resource-rich states are serious about alleviating poverty.
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| Events |
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Kenyans' views on the 2013 electoral process
23 April 2015 |
Even though the 2013 general elections in Kenya were conducted peacefully, questions still linger regarding their integrity.
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| Publications |
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| Peace and Security Council Report No 68 |
This month's report looks at critical issues including the dispute over the Western Sahara, the war in South Sudan and how women and children can be protected.
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| Multimedia |
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| Cultivating non-violence |
Prof Catherine Ward and Nwabisa Jama-Shai discuss the need for primary evidence based programmes to prevent cultivating a culture of violence.
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| ISS Opportunity |
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| ISS Pretoria: Group Reporting and Compliance Officer |
The officer will have the primary responsibility planning, organising and reporting on all finance-related activities, including fiscal accountability.
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