| 11 June 2015 |
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TALKING POINT
A host of problems for South Africa at the AU summit
by Peter Fabricius |
| South Africa is hosting the 25th summit of the African Union (AU) in Sandton. But some of the critical issues on the agenda are probably not going to be to Pretoria’s liking.
The most obvious of these is xenophobia. Another prickly issue for South Africa is the fate of the African Capacity for Immediate Response to Crises.
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| Press Release |
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| AU must prevent third term bids from destabilising Africa |
As the third-term debate heats up, the AU must find solutions, and quickly, or risk facing Africa's next big crisis.
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| ISS AU Summit side events |
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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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Women in Africa's top brass: it's not just about the numbers
by Liesl Louw-Vaudran |
African women are increasingly part of the military and police, but these remain strongly male-dominated institutions.
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Tackling the root causes of migration to 'reimagine Africa'
by Liesl Louw-Vaudran |
The crisis around Africa's illegal migrants is driving home the need for inclusive economic growth strategies.
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How is the AU steering Africa towards a healthy blue economy?
by Timothy Walker |
Today is World Oceans Day. As the AU Summit kicks off in Johannesburg, now is a good time to ask how Africa is prioritising maritime issues.
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Poor governance a greater threat than terror
by Anton du Plessis |
The most important driver of underdevelopment, violence and conflict in Africa today is weak and unconsolidated governance.
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| Events |
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View on Africa: IGAD and sanctions in South Sudan
Briefing notes |
Will targeted sanctions and the new IGAD Plus process finally lead to peace in South Sudan?
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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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The regionalisation of the South Sudanese crisis
by Berouk Mesfin |
As the security crisis continues in oil-rich South Sudan, neighbouring states are fiercely competing for influence. This could plunge the region into chaos.
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Benin's maritime security challenges in the Gulf of Guinea
by Barthelemy Blédé, Fatimata Ouédraogo and Ousmane Aly Diallo |
Once a target for pirates, Benin is now implementing structural solutions that will restore the confidence of maritime operators.
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Budget Guide for Members of Parliament
by Len Verwey |
This user-friendly guide for MPs demystifies public budgets, and will help committee members to become more effective in their oversight role.
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