| 4 June 2015 |
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TALKING POINT
Ramaphosa navigates a minefield in South Sudan
by Peter Fabricius |
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Is South African Deputy President, Cyril Ramaphosa, riding to the rescue of South Sudan’s faltering peace process?
Or is he rushing into a volatile environment where the dynamics are way beyond the comprehension of a comparative newcomer from distant South Africa?
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| ISS Spotlight |
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| Violence and conflict on World Economic Forum agenda |
What is the role of business and investors in securing a stable and prosperous future for Africa?
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| ISS AU Summit side events |
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Can violent cities deliver economic growth? Lessons from South Africa and Colombia
8 June 2015, Pretoria |
Unless violence can be dealt with, the potential of cities to become hubs of economic and social activity won’t be realised.
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Women in security
9 June 2015, Johannesburg |
To what extent has gender mainstreaming been achieved in the security sector? Case studies from Kenya and the DRC will be discussed.
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Crisis hotspots and the AU agenda
9 June 2015, Johannesburg |
ISS analysts discuss the latest hotspots on the continent, and how the African Union is helping to resolve them.
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Africa's courts must deliver justice for international crimes
9 June 2015, Johannesburg |
What must be done to ensure that national criminal justice systems and regional courts can deal with international crimes in Africa?
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Conflict and human rights in Africa
10 June 2015, Johannesburg |
Addressing human rights violations during conflicts in Africa requires a strong normative and institutional framework.
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How Africa's conflict burden will impact its future
12 June 2015, Johannesburg |
Africa's ability to address its conflict burden will determine the continent's current and future stability.
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Now is the time for UN Security Council reform
12 June 2015, Johannesburg |
Elect the Council's proposal gives the UN Security Council a new lease on life as it faces shifts in power and increasing global instability.
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| ISS Today |
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Untangling the web around cybercrime
by Jemima Kariri Njeri |
One of the greatest challenges in dealing with cyber attacks is identifying the initiators or perpetrators.
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Does private security mean better security in Kenya?
by Hawa Noor and David Wamugo Wagacha |
Kenya desperately needs mechanisms to monitor and regulate the growing private security sector.
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When will Africa abandon the Ezulwini consensus?
by Jakkie Cilliers |
Africa represents an important swing region in negotiations for Security Council reform.
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| Events |
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View on Africa: Violent extremism in Kenya
Briefing notes |
Violent extremism in Kenya is constantly evolving, but is the Kenyan government's response dynamic enough to adapt effectively?
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Innovative approaches to countering violent extremism
5 June 2015, Cape Town |
The event will explore the role of women in countering violent extremism while highlighting the work of private sector, government and civil society leaders.
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Making sense of the numbers
10 June 2015, Cape Town |
This seminar launches a guide to help members of Parliament engage effectively with the South African budget.
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National and international perspectives on crime, violence reduction and criminal justice
15 - 16 October 2015, Johannesburg |
This premier event brings together researchers, academics, policy makers, and practitioners with an interest in criminology and related disciplines.
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| Publications |
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| Peace and Security Council Report No 70 |
This report focuses on the upcoming AU Summit in Johannesburg, along with presidential term limits and the fate of migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean.
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Le Bénin face à l’insécurité maritime dans le golfe de Guinée
par Barthelemy Blédé, Fatimata Ouédraogo et Ousmane Aly Diallo |
Après avoir été la cible des pirates, le Bénin adopte une stratégie dont la mise en œuvre devrait mettre les opérateurs maritimes en confiance.
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