Why does corruption remain ingrained in many states despite so many efforts to fight it?
This month’s report looks at critical issues including the dispute over the Western Sahara, the war in South Sudan and how women and children can be protected
Why do political elites continue to benefit from East Africa’s natural resources at the cost of local communities?
While UN Security Council referrals to the ICC may appear necessary, they also raise complex questions
Cyril Ramaphosa has managed to establish dialogue among SPLM factions, but the complexities of his mission are fast becoming evident.
The commission of inquiry on South Sudan will require strong political will if perpetrators are to be held accountable.
Rushing towards elections in post-conflict countries can hide deeper structural problems
The ISS will provide an African view of nuclear security at the Nuclear Knowledge Summit on 21 - 22 March in Amsterdam.
A famous name can help raise awareness, but the role of the artist in peacemaking is not clear-cut.
To avoid becoming obsolete, the Djibouti Code must take into account emerging threats along Africa's coastline.
Despite many attempts to bring powerful leaders to trial, the cases are fraught with uncertainties and delays.
In his regular Thursday feature, Peter Fabricius considers how South Africa should wriggle out of the Nyamwasa conundrum.
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