| 14 January 2016 |
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TALKING POINT
Oh no, not another GNU!
by Peter Fabricius |
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Yet another African transitional government of national unity is about to be launched – this time in South Sudan, on 22 January.
While Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed it as an end to the conflict, analysts warn he might be jumping the gun.
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| ISS Spotlight |
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| New EU-funded project to help counter transnational organised crime in Africa |
The ISS, UN Office on Drugs and Crime and INTERPOL are collaborating to enhance African capacity to deal with organised crime.
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| ISS Today |
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A change of direction for the AU?
by the PSC Report |
The theme of the upcoming AU Summit focuses on human rights, marking a clear shift from the OAU’s principle of non-interference.
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What (else) to expect in Africa in 2016?
by Liesl Louw-Vaudran |
Beyond the big newsmakers, Africa watchers should also monitor the succession battle in Zimbabwe and various game-changing elections across the continent.
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The true cost of mineral smuggling in the DRC
by Sebastian Gatimu |
Illegal mineral outflows rob the DRC of much-needed revenue that should go to its development.
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Burundi a big step forward for the AU
by Liesl Louw-Vaudran |
The decision to deploy troops to Burundi has given new impetus to peace talks.
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| Events |
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View on Africa: Burundi bound for civil war?
briefing notes |
Do regional and African leaders have the political will to act boldly on Burundi, and live with the precedent such action will set?
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| Publications |
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Managing the battle space: women on the frontline in eastern DRC
by Nelson Alusala |
The precarious situation of women in the eastern DRC is as complex as the cyclical nature of the armed violence.
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Gérer le champ de bataille : Les femmes sur les lignes de front à l’est de la RDC
par Nelson Alusala |
La situation précaire des femmes dans la zone de conflit dans l’est de la RDC est aussi complexe que la nature cyclique de la violence armée.
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| Multimedia |
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| View on Africa: Burundi bound for civil war? |
This online briefing focused on the dynamics and drivers behind the escalating political crisis in Burundi.
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