ISS Today: Thulani Maseko’s
assassination roils
Eswatini’s democracy project

The murder of the human rights
defender and political activist could
be a turning point – but which way?

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Seminar: Resilience to organised
crime – new insights from West Africa

New research findings from three countries show how
communities deal with armed conflict and illicit economies.

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Publication: Russia–Africa relations in an age
of renewed great power competition

Russia is prioritising its Africa outreach to
reduce the impact of Western sanctions
and its growing isolation.

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