ISS Today: Slim chance that
Zimbabwe’s 2023 elections
will be competitive

There are new contenders, but the political playing
field is as unbalanced as under Robert Mugabe.

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Video: Innovations in building
resilience in South Sudan

Long-term peace is more likely if
women and girls are empowered
to withstand the effects of conflict.

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Better ways to build peace and
resilience in South Sudan

For decades South Sudan has experienced recurrent
violence – this report explores conflict drivers
and focuses on peace solutions.

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Corruption in Africa deepens the wounds of COVID-19
The pandemic has been less deadly than elsewhere, but African economies have suffered a double blow due to graft.
Ugandan soldiers in Cabo Delgado could add fuel to the fire
Supporting a local militia that largely comprises the dominant Makonde ethnic group might worsen the conflict’s ethnic dimension.
The Gambia’s president faces a tricky second term
After failing to win legislative elections by a wide margin, Barrow will struggle to control the constitutional reform process.
Organised banditry is destroying livelihoods in Niger’s borderlands
Security operations with Nigeria are worthwhile, but won’t address the root causes of banditry in the Maradi region.
New Panel of the Wise faces old challenges
Members are expected to help reduce conflict but confront the same structural obstacles that hobbled previous panels.
Is climate change to blame for KZN’s flood damage?
With every second city and town projected to suffer increased flooding, South Africa must be better prepared.
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