Press release: External investigations into
IPID are crucial for police-public relations

Left unchecked, already low levels of trust in South Africa’s
criminal justice system will deteriorate further.

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Spotlight: Debating options for
peace in Sudan and South Sudan

ISS provided a neutral space
for policy makers and analysts to
discuss scenarios and policy options.

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ISS Today: Are terrorist groups
stoking local conflicts in the Sahel?

Extremists are often seen as the main
drivers of communal conflict, but
the situation is more complex.

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Seminar: Is Botswana's ruling
party about to be unseated?

If the BDP loses elections this month,
how might that impact one of
Africa’s most stable countries?

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Seminar: Is South Africa’s anti-
corruption system improving?

This seminar assesses the contribution
of key anti-corruption bodies and how
to improve their effectiveness.

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Publication: Deadline or deadlock?
AMISOM’s future in Somalia

Reconfiguring AMISOM would be better for
Somalia than the focus on its withdrawal
that preoccupies donor countries.

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Publication: South Africa’s support
to peace and security in Burundi

Since Burundi’s controversial 2015 elections, South
Africa has provided electoral support, civil service
training and helped develop public institutions.

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Publication: Preventing violent
extremism – lessons from Africa

An analysis of projects in Central, East
and West Africa highlights the need
for longer-term funding.

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ISS in 2018: Achieving direct
impact on human security in Africa

ISS’ annual review shows our evolution
from a traditional research organisation
to one that enables real change.

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The role of women in
violent extremism

Africa faces multiple challenges in
understanding the connections
between gender and terrorism.

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ISS Live: Crime, maps and policing –
how data can improve safety

Do police and communities understand crime
patterns enough to effectively reduce harm?

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ISS Live: Will Mozambique’s
elections be free and fair?

On 15 October, the country will hold its
most competitive elections yet in a
difficult political climate.

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Much work is happening behind the scenes to undo the damage of corruption and state capture.
Can South Africa and Nigeria reset their relations?
The two African giants want to move on, but must first get past the difficult issue of xenophobia.
Fair elections key to stability in Mozambique
The 15 October elections are expected to be the toughest yet for ruling party Frelimo.
How viable is dialogue with al-Shabaab and Boko Haram?
Although negotiating with terror groups is sensitive and difficult, it needs to be explored as a policy option.
Preventing violent extremism in East Africa
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