Institute for Security Studies

‘The VPF has changed the way we work, sparking the powerful magic that happens when people understand each other and work together towards a common goal’ SA’s Violence Prevention Forum is changing the way government departments, communities and schools tackle #ViolencePrevention https://lnkd.in/dEXFESSy

ISS Today > South Sudan’s ‘game of thrones’ continues The fourth postponement of elections in less than a decade raises doubts South Sudan will ever reach democracy. https://lnkd.in/dHqurqVw

ISS Today > #Benin #IEDs #ViolentExtremism https://lnkd.in/dS4bAs2a

?????????? ???????? ???????? ?????? ???????? ?????????? ???? ?????????????? ???????????????????? ?????????? ???????? Attacks using improvised explosive devices are among the deadliest in #Benin. Government measures are working – the challenge now is keeping them flexible to match terror groups’ constantly changing tactics. ISS Today by Jeannine Ella Abatan and Hassane Koné https://lnkd.in/dS4bAs2a

ISS Today > Benin must stay one step ahead of violent extremists using IEDs Attacks using improvised explosive devices are among the deadliest. They require flexible responses that match terror groups’ changing tactics. https://lnkd.in/dS4bAs2a

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????????????’?? ?????????????? ???????????? ???????? ?????????? ???? ?????????????????????? ?????????? Africa should commit to foreign policy support only on matters where its interests are directly at stake. Once a foundation of peace and development exists, Africa can strive to exert global political influence. ISS Today by Jakkie Cilliers and Mehari Taddele Maru https://lnkd.in/gf-iPV7X

ISS Today > #AfricaintheWorld African Futures https://lnkd.in/gf-iPV7X

???????????? ???????????????? ?????????????????? ???? ???????? ??????, ?????????????? ?????? ???????? #????????????-#?????? ??????????????????. ISS Senior Researcher Remadji Hoinathy and & Philippe Asanzi on why negotiating with #M23-AFC should be considered. ?? As part of the Luanda peace process, a ceasefire agreement was signed on 30 July 2024 between Rwanda and the DRC. It came into force on August 4. But the DRC government refused to negotiate with the M23-AFC rebel alliance, so these armed groups believe they aren’t covered by the ceasefire and have continued hostilities. ?? The rebel alliance recently took over Ishasha and several other localities, including Peti and Minjenje in Walikale. Their advance into Walikale, where fierce fighting continues, has led to the displacement of thousands more people. ??To prevent an expansion of the conflict with disastrous humanitarian consequences, all parties involved should consider further discussions. The DRC government should prioritise direct negotiations with the M23-AFC, as envisaged by the 2013 Addis Ababa framework agreement. Read ISS’ analysis of the revived Luanda Process?? https://lnkd.in/dcnGdSvE

???????????? ???????????????? ?????????????????? ???? ???????? ??????, ?????????????? ?????? ???????? #????????????-#?????? ??????????????????. ISS Senior Researcher Remadji Hoinathy and & Philippe Asanzi on why negotiating with #M23-AFC should be considered. ?? As part of the Luanda peace process, a ceasefire agreement was signed on 30 July 2024 between Rwanda and the DRC. It came into force on August 4. But the DRC government refused to negotiate with the M23-AFC rebel alliance, so these armed groups believe they aren’t covered by the ceasefire and have continued hostilities. ?? The rebel alliance recently took over Ishasha and several other localities, including Peti and Minjenje in Walikale. Their advance into Walikale, where fierce fighting continues, has led to the displacement of thousands more people. ??To prevent an expansion of the conflict with disastrous humanitarian consequences, all parties involved should consider further discussions. The DRC government should prioritise direct negotiations with the M23-AFC, as envisaged by the 2013 Addis Ababa framework agreement. Read ISS’ analysis of the revived Luanda Process?? https://lnkd.in/dcnGdSvE