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16 May 2024 / by Institute for Security Studies & United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research
Prospects for dialogue and negotiation to address the conflict in the Lake Chad Basin

Dialogue as part of a broader strategy has many benefits and can help resolve conflicts and tackle violent extremism.
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31 May 2021 / by Institute for Security Studies, Pretoria
A new coup derails Mali’s transition

A cabinet reshuffle exposes the military’s stranglehold and shatters the facade of a civilian-led process.
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15 Dec 2020 / by Institute for Security Studies
Regional conflicts add to Somalia’s security concerns

Diplomatic and security challenges in the Horn of Africa threaten AMISOM’s capability in Somalia.

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20 Aug 2020 / by Institute for Security Studies
Inclusive national dialogue is a priority for Ethiopia

The aftershocks of Hachalu Hundessa’s murder underline the challenges facing Ethiopia’s transition to democracy.
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09 Oct 2019 / by Institute for Security Studies
The role of women in violent extremism

Africa faces multiple challenges in understanding the connections between gender and terrorism.
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06 Aug 2019 / by Institute for Security Studies and Save the Children
Inspired by INSPIRE

Multi-sectoral responses to the seven strategies of the INSPIRE package to end violence against children in South Africa.
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20 Jun 2019 / by Institute for Security Studies and Corruption Watch
State capture and the political manipulation of criminal justice agencies

This submission to the Zondo state capture inquiry examines manipulation and interference in SA’s criminal justice agencies.
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16 May 2018 / by United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS) and Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
Provide Guinea-Bissau with a new constitution to strengthen the rule of law and stability

Guinea-Bissau’s constitution could more clearly delineate the powers and competencies of state organs.

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16 May 2018 / by United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS) and Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
Guinea-Bissau: Reform electoral laws

Despite significant progress in improving Guinea-Bissau’s electoral framework, several deficiencies must be addressed.
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16 May 2018 / by United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau and Institute for Security Studies
Which institutional reforms for Guinea-Bissau?

Implementing Guinea-Bissau’s long-awaited institutional reforms is essential for sustainable stability in the country.
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16 May 2018 / by United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau and Institute for Security Studies
Relaunching defence and security sector reforms in Guinea-Bissau

Technical solutions can only be developed once the blockages in Guinea-Bissau’s security sector reform are understood.

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16 May 2018 / by United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau and Institute for Security Studies
Guinea-Bissau: Pursue the construction of an independent justice system that is of use to the population

Reaching consensus on the implementation of Guinea-Bissau’s new Justice Reform Programme is essential.

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