| 11 February 2016 |
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TALKING POINT
Now to make this extraordinary court, ordinary
by Peter Fabricius |
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The Hissène Habré trial in the Extraordinary African Chambers has undoubtedly been a victory for justice in Africa, but it might be too soon to call it a milestone.
For that to be true, the AU and the continent need to take up the cause of justice much more vigorously in whatever court.
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| ISS Spotlight |
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| Working on what matters most for international justice in Africa |
Through the training of African police, judges and prosecutors, the ISS is helping to bring justice to victims in local and regional courts.
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| Press release |
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| If your partner owns a gun, you could be the next target |
In SA, women are most likely to be killed by an intimate partner, and firearms pose a specific risk, says the #GunFreeValentine campaign.
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| SONA 2016: Will Zuma rise to the occasion? |
President Jacob Zuma must use his annual address to demonstrate the leadership, accountability and commitment to good governance that SA so desperately needs.
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| ISS Today |
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SONA: what should the president prioritise in 2016?
by Judith February |
South Africa's social compact frays further and the economy is on the brink of a downgrade. What should the president be saying?
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The (re)marginalisation of Africa?
by Jakkie Cilliers |
Sub-Saharan Africa is facing short- to medium-term marginalisation as attention and resources are diverted elsewhere. Rather than a threat, this could be an opportunity.
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Beyond piracy: what next for African maritime security?
by Timothy Walker |
Maritime authorities must build a safe, secure and sustainable blue economy, rather than simply patrol the seas against piracy.
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Desperate and divided: South Africa has had enough
by Lizette Lancaster |
Without trustworthy leaders, South Africa will continue to see a rise in mob justice, protest action and societal polarisation.
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| Events |
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Africa and the ICC: beginning of the end?
12 February 2016, Pretoria |
Are political distractions and hasty decisions derailing the fight against international crime in Africa?
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Can violent extremism be prevented?
15 February 2016, Pretoria |
Violent extremism is an international security priority. At this seminar, experts will discuss how to address this scourge.
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View on Africa: is migration a thriving business?
17 February 2016, online |
This briefing sheds light on the complex drivers behind Europe's current migration crisis.
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The politics of oil and mining in East Africa
18 February 2016, Addis Ababa |
Why do extractive industries work well in some regions, but not in others? This seminar offers new perspectives.
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