| 23 April 2015 |
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TALKING POINT Mswati allows judicial heads to roll by Peter Fabricius |
| The Swazi justice minister and chief justice clearly thought they enjoyed the king's protection, but it seems their coating of royal Teflon had worn thin.
The last time a Swazi justice minister fell so far from royal grace was in 2010 when Ndumiso Mamba was caught in bed with King Mswati's 12th wife. Read more...
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| ISS Spotlight |
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| ISS Annual Review wins PRISM award |
The award confirms the excellence and innovation in communication at the ISS. Read more... |
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| Press release |
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| Xenophobia demands decisive and principled leadership |
Four interventions can prevent a new form of apartheid in South Africa where foreigners are segregated from locals and subject to second-class treatment. Read more... |
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| ISS Today |
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Wrecking police morale and public trust since 2012 by Johan Burger |
When police leadership lacks integrity and knowledge, it is bound to destroy the morale and effectiveness of the organisation. Read more... |
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The real stakes of Sudan's elections by Berouk Mesfin |
Has Sudan missed the last opportunity to peacefully replace the NCP with a more widely based government? Read more... |
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THINK AGAIN: Nigeria's state elections are just as important as the national vote by Simon Allison |
While less glamorous, state governor elections are just as important as the national vote in Nigeria. Read more... |
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South African politics beyond Zille by Jakkie Cilliers |
How will leadership changes and shifting voter demographics shape the future of politics in South Africa? Read more... |
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The nature and drivers of insecurity in Kenya by Andrews Atta-Asamoah |
This report finds that the greatest threat to Kenya’s security might be the nature of local politics rather than al-Shabaab. Read more... |
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Elections in a time of instability: challenges for Lesotho beyond the 2015 poll by Dimpho Motsamai |
Can Lesotho's new coalition government deliver? This was the focus of a seminar at ISS Pretoria today, which followed on from the latest Southern Africa Report. Read more... |
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| ISS Infographic |
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| Analysis of electoral integrity in Kenya's 2013 general elections |
In-depth research on Kenya's 2013 elections revealed key challenges and prospects. View online... |
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