| 12 May 2016 |
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TALKING POINT
Africa going nuclear?
by Peter Fabricius |
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That Africa needs a lot more electricity is unquestionable, but is nuclear the solution?
Political, financial and security concerns have been raised as possible obstacles.
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| ISS Spotlight |
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| Getting real about corruption in Africa |
Tackling corruption on the continent requires genuine commitment from government and big business.
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| ISS Today |
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SA local government elections: EFF rising while ANC dithers
by Judith February |
The EFF will be the 'unknown quantity' in South Africa's local government election on 3 August.
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Protectors turned predators
by Romi Sigsworth and Liezelle Kumalo |
Current measures to deal with exploitation and abuse by peacekeepers are far from sufficient.
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Replacing Dlamini Zuma won't be business as usual
by Liesl Louw-Vaudran and Yann Bedzigui |
A lot of diplomatic activity is happening behind the scenes as the AU prepares to elect a new chairperson for its commission.
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Disgraced Phiyega is highly unlikely to survive the inquiry into her conduct
by Gareth Newham |
If one considers the Farlam Commission's findings, it is difficult to see how the current board of inquiry could end positively for Riah Phiyega.
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| Events |
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The DRC on the brink
18 May 2016, Pretoria |
As political tensions mount and delays in the presidential elections seem likely, what can keep the DRC from going off the deep end?
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View on Africa: from talk to action on peace and security at the UN
18 May 2016, Online |
Member states have spoken, and now it’s time to improve UN peacekeeping on the ground.
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SAPS shake-up: how policing is being improved in South Africa
19 May 2016, Pretoria |
This seminar explores how South Africa's acting police head has gone back to basics to get the police back on track.
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You can help Thuli Madonsela: how citizens can protect democracy and rights
24 May 2016, Cape Town |
South Africa's Public Protector has come under attack from government and the ruling party. Citizen involvement is key to protecting oversight institutions.
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| Multimedia |
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| View on Africa: Zuma on trial for corruption? |
What dynamics might affect the new prosecution head’s decision to put South Africa’s president on trial?
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