Institute for Security Studies (ISS Africa)Opinion

MONUSCO’s rigid mandate hinders civilian protection in eastern DRC

Operational constraints and regional tensions prevent the UN peacekeeping mission from responding effectively to escalating ...
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Sierra Leone risks another disputed election without urgent reforms

Revising post-war Sierra Leone’s Constitution to strengthen democratic governance and guarantee sustainable peace and stability was a key recommendation of the country’s Truth and Reconciliation ...
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Two years on, UNSCR 2719 on peace operations remains at a crossroads

The United States of America’s (US) retreat from multilateralism has put the financing of multinational peacekeeping to the test. This is most vivid in the implementation of United Nations Security ...
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Peace and Security Council Report No 180

The publication of the PSC Report is made possible through support from the Government of the Netherlands and the Government of Denmark. The ISS is also grateful for the support of the following ...
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Offline and silenced: Africa’s quiet rise of internet repression

On 29 October 2025, election day, a nationwide internet outage cut online communication across Tanzania, raising concerns about electoral transparency. This is increasingly common across Africa.
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Addressing regional escalation in the Great Lakes Region

Bram Verelst Senior Researcher, Conflict Prevention, Management and Peacebuilding in the Great Lakes Region, ISS Said Abdullahi Research Intern, Conflict Prevention, Management, Resolution and ...
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ISS Nairobi: Consultant Research Officer, Conflict Prevention, Management and Peacebuilding in Africa’s Great Lakes (Bujumbura-based)

The ISS seeks a research officer to work on conflict prevention, management, resolution and peacebuilding in the Great Lakes region. The project aims to enhance conflict early warning capabilities in ...