| 9 July 2015 |
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TALKING POINT
President Obama finally goes 'home' to a rather disappointed Kenya
by Peter Fabricius |
| Later this month, US President Barack Obama will visit Ethiopia and Kenya. Quite why it’s taken him so long to visit Kenya is not clear.
The key role of these states in bolstering regional stability and security is, however, an important factor in Obama’s choice of countries to visit. And perhaps even the main one.
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| ISS Spotlight |
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| Africa is key to effective UN sanctions globally |
ISS experts will ensure that African voices help determine the future of UN sanctions.
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| Press release |
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| Preventing another Marikana starts with solving SAPS leadership crisis |
The SAPS' organisational culture is characterised by a lack of transparency, honesty and accountability. This must change, starting with its leaders.
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| ISS Today |
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How corruption drives illicit financial flows
by Khalil Goga |
Africa could enjoy huge development benefits and reduce reliance on foreign aid if IFFs are reduced.
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Has Egypt's judiciary become the new Theatre of the Absurd?
by Raeesah Cassim Cachalia |
Egypt's courts lack independence and have become a tool to silence dissent and create widespread intimidation, disregarding the rule of law.
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Fixing SAPS should start with Phiyega, but can't end there
by Gareth Newham |
The Marikana report rightly focuses on the many failings of National Commissioner Riah Phiyega. Truly fixing the SAPS will, however, require a complete leadership overhaul.
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Organised crime, by any other name…
by Khalil Goga |
The recent FIFA scandal showed that there's much more to organised crime than the colour of one's collar.
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| Events |
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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, policymakers 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 71 |
The July issue of the Peace and Security Council Report reviews the decisions made by heads of state and government at the recent 25th AU summit in Johannesburg.
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