Gabon | ISS Africa

Transitions in Central Africa could become tools to strengthen governance and avert instability.

Transitions in Central Africa could become tools to strengthen political and economic governance and avert instability.

Park rangers need training and equipment to match the growing threat from sophisticated armed groups.

Despite their dangers, counterfeit drugs are sold openly on the streets of major cities across the country.

The country’s unconstitutional transition reflects governance challenges in a region that boasts Africa’s longest-serving presidents.

Focusing on piracy is counter-productive if strategies neglect other maritime security problems in coastal communities.

This seminar will explore policy options for a region facing multiple security and governance threats.

Why has piracy off Somalia’s coast plummeted while in West Africa pirates remain undefeated?

With its president in long-term recovery, the power vacuum only lengthens the shadow of uncertainty.

This issue focuses on the 32nd AU summit and Africa’s elections in 2019.

Restricting the medication’s availability could deprive people of cheap pain relief in the region.

Countries in the region must tackle weak governance and insecurity, and overcome development hurdles.