| 9 May 2013 |
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| Feature: Is Goodluck Jonathan failing to resist the West in Africa, or working with it? |
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The Nigerian president’s state visit to South Africa highlighted the significant difference between the two countries’ approach to both economic and political issues.
One of the most revealing moments of Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan’s state visit to South Africa this week was when Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote – reputed to be the richest person in Africa – complained about South Africa’s black economic empowerment (BEE) policy.
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| ISS Today |
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| Like Botswana, more countries should take steps to tackle the crime of aggression |
Botswana’s recent ratification of an amendment to the Rome Statute to prosecute the crime of aggression is a monumental step for Africa.
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| South Africa needs credible leaders at the helm of its criminal justice system |
Those heading the National Prosecuting Authority and the Special Investigating Unit should be appointed for their skills, expertise and integrity, following a transparent recruitment process.
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| Although Africa's peace and security regime is promising, serious challenges remain |
Much more needs to be done if the promise that the African Union Peace and Security Council carries is to be realised?
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| Events |
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| The OAU/AU at 50: The question of African unity, 15 May 2013 |
This seminar offers a public policy platform to debate and consider these questions in light of the upcoming special AU summit debate scheduled to take place in Addis Ababa on 25 May 2013.
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| Kenya's 2013 elections: Glass half full or half empty? 16 May 2013 |
This seminar will reflect on lessons from the election process, the Supreme Court’s ruling and implications for future elections, the place of international criminal justice in Kenya and prospects for the new government.
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| ACPST Course: The artist as peacebuilder, application closing date 17 May 2013 |
Efforts at ensuring peace and security in Africa are sometimes plagued by an over-emphasis on conflict resolution (instead of prevention) and an over dependence on force instead of the whole array of methods that include non-coercive peacebuilding.
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| ISS publication mentoring programme, application closing date 31 May 2013 |
A new international mentoring programme from the Institute for Security Studies is increasing the productivity and exposure of South African researchers by helping them to publish their work.
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| ISS 4th international conference: National and international perspectives on crime reduction and criminal justice, 21 and 22 August 2013 |
The conference provides an exciting opportunity to showcase current criminological and contiguous research as well as policy initiatives from across the world.
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| Publications |
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| Peace and Security Council Report No 46 |
The May PSC Report contains a country analysis on Zimbabwe, a mission analysis on AMISOM and a retrospective article on the Panel of the Wise.
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| Climate finance: Mobilising private sector finance for mitigation and adaptation |
The report investigates the regulatory framework and the role of private sector financing; examines investment barriers; and makes policy recommendations aimed at greater climate resilience.
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| Multimedia |
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| 'Guptagate': The facts and consequences |
South Africa Insight Episode 38: Gareth Newham explains the facts surrounding the 'Guptagate' scandal and the potential consequences thereof.
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