ISS Weekly Issue 161, 2015

ISS Weekly
7 May 2015
 
Sudanese in Yemen
TALKING POINT
What are African countries really doing in Yemen?
by Peter Fabricius
Why are Sudan, Morocco and especially Senegal involved in the Saudi-led campaign in Yemen to restore President Hadi?

Of the four African countries involved, the least African and most Arabic of them, Egypt, is the most logical participant in the Saudi coalition.
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Press release
 
Maritime strategy
Implementing Africa's maritime security strategies
African countries must overcome their sea blindness to tackle maritime threats and develop a marine economy worth up to a trillion dollars a year.
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ISS Spotlight
 
Blue economy
Securing Africa's blue economy
The ISS has a 'profound understanding of African security issues' and its established contacts in Africa and globally led to a partnership with Wilton Park on a high-level maritime security meeting.
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ISS Today
 
Xenophobia
Sticks and stones for xenophobes, words for politicians
by Judith February
Words can cause a lot of damage, especially when uttered by elected representatives and those who hold sway over large groups of citizens.
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Witness protection
Fighting Boko Haram: why Nigeria needs a cohesive witness protection programme
by Uyo Salifu
It is crucial that Buhari's administration prioritises proper and visible witness protection in the fight against Boko Haram.
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Project Biro
Can Project Biro help Africa to overcome its maritime security challenges?
by Timothy Walker
If fully implemented, the South African Navy's Project Biro can have an important impact on maritime security in SADC and the rest of Africa.
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Events
 
Burundi crisis
View on Africa: Burundi
13 May 2015
For expert analysis of events in Africa, join the ISS’ new View on Africa weekly briefing every Wednesday starting 13 May.
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Kenya elections
Kenyans' views on the 2013 electoral process
Even though the 2013 general elections in Kenya were conducted peacefully, questions still linger regarding their integrity.
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