New evidence shows how JAS’ Shiroro cell adopts a flexible approach that tolerates local bandits and their vices.

Cyclical rivalries between the federal government, states and the political opposition have undermined the counter-terrorism ...

East African countries should invest in DNA databases and electronic wood tracking to help preserve South Sudan’s ‘king of ...

More and more countries – and former SA President Jacob Zuma – are backing Rabat’s plan for autonomy for Western Sahara.

The politically neutral Conseil de l’Entente could revive urgently needed security partnerships among Sahel and coastal ...

Shortly after the SAPS crime intelligence head and six of his senior officers were arrested for fraud and corruption, the ...

South Africa’s G20 presidency shouldn’t drop the baton passed by Brazil on this crucial issue that underpins good governance.

A decline in piracy has pushed criminals toward hostage-taking, creating a growing ransom economy in the ocean region from ...

The US president reportedly asked the five African nations at his summit to accept third-country asylum seekers.

This seminar explores community-led solutions to violence and crime in rural South Africa, and how they can inform broader ...

Governments should harness the potential of informality as a bridge rather than a barrier to building economic resilience.

This seminar launches new ISS research into the SIU's achievements and challenges, and how to secure its future success.