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This practical guide, published by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) and coordinated by the Groupe de recherche et d’information sur la paix et la sécurité (GRIP), provides detailed procedures for African states to ratify and implement the Treaty of Pelindaba. The treaty establishes the African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone (ANWFZ) to prevent the development, production, testing, acquisition, or stationing of nuclear weapons on the continent while promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

This update from the Institute for Security Studies documents the entry into force of the Treaty of Pelindaba (African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty), noting the ratification dates for Malawi and Burundi and the official effective date of the treaty.

This guide, published by the Institute for Security Studies in March 2011, outlines the African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty (Treaty of Pelindaba). It details the treaty's objectives to ensure Africa remains free of nuclear weapons, the legal procedures for state ratification and accession, the roles of the African Commission on Nuclear Energy (AFCONE), and the status of protocols involving non-African nuclear-weapon states.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies assesses the nuclear security environment in Africa, examining the risks of nuclear material diversion, the status of international and regional security regimes, and the implications of the continent's emerging nuclear energy programs.

This document is an introductory section and acronym list from a report titled 'Hide and Seek: Taking Account of Small Arms in Southern Africa'. It describes a research project initiated in 2001 by Gun Free South Africa (GFSA) and the Centre for Conflict Resolution (CCR) to examine the trade, use, and control of small arms and light weapons (SALW) across nine Southern African countries between 1994 and 2003.

This document is a list of tables, charts, and acronyms from a report titled "Hide and Seek: Taking Account of Small Arms in Southern Africa," published by the Institute for Security Studies. It serves as an index of data points regarding firearm licensing, crime statistics, arms exports, and military stockpiles across several Southern African nations.

This document outlines the recommendations from a conference held in Jinja, Uganda, from 11 to 13 March 2009, focused on developing a Common and Comprehensive African Approach to HIV and AIDS (CCAAHM) within African militaries. The conference, attended by delegates from numerous African nations and NGOs, sought to address policy dilemmas regarding recruitment, combat readiness, and the management of HIV-positive personnel in the context of peacekeeping and national security.

This report presents results from a national study on intimate partner violence (IPV) in Malawi, detailing the locations, patterns, and demographics associated with economic, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. It highlights the prevalence of home-based violence, the role of alcohol, the impact of financial dependency, and the low rates of reporting due to cultural perceptions and lack of faith in the justice system.

This report section details the psychological and physical impacts of intimate partner violence (IPV) on women in Malawi, categorizing the effects by economic, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. It highlights high rates of depression, irritability, and sleep disturbances across all abuse types, with sexual violence identified as having the most profound impact, including specific risks related to pregnancy and STIs.

This report presents findings from a national study on intimate partner violence in Malawi, focusing on the support structures victims utilize and the quality of service provided by police and medical personnel. It highlights a heavy reliance on informal support networks and significant failures in adhering to official police and medical protocols for abuse victims.

This report excerpt presents findings from a national gender-based violence study in Malawi, focusing on the medical treatment of victims of physical and sexual violence and the expectations and attitudes of men regarding their partners' behavior.

This document presents the conclusions of the first national survey on gender-based violence in Malawi, detailing high prevalence rates of abuse among women and identifying systemic failures in the response from police and medical service providers.

This executive summary introduces a volume titled 'Society Under Siege: Crime, Violence and Illegal Weapons,' which examines the intersection of transnational organized crime, the proliferation of light weapons, and intra-state conflict, with a specific focus on Africa and Southern Africa.

This report chapter examines the identity transformations of female ex-combatants from the Tigrean People’s Liberation Army (TPLF) in Ethiopia. Based on narrative interviews conducted in 2002 with 11 women who were recruited as children and demobilised in 1992/1993, the study explores how their military experience fostered a sense of gender equality and self-confidence that conflicted with traditional Ethiopian societal norms during their reintegration into civilian life.

This concluding chapter of 'Invisible Stakeholders' argues that children and youth in Africa are not merely victims of conflict but active agents of change and transformation. The author contends that viewing them solely as victims obscures the dynamics of conflict and ignores how young people make choices that impact the trajectories of war. The text examines the socio-economic and political drivers of youth mobilization, the failure of disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) processes, and the influence of global economic structures on African stability.

This fact sheet from the Institute for Security Studies analyzes official South African Police Service (SAPS) crime statistics for the period of 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2014. It highlights a concerning trend where, despite a slight overall decrease in violent crime, high-impact crimes such as murder and aggravated robbery increased, while reporting for other violent crimes like assault and rape remains unreliable due to systemic issues.

This research paper by Clarence Tshitereke of the Institute for Security Studies examines the challenges of political party funding in South Africa and internationally. It analyzes the tension between public and private funding, the risks of corruption and 'influence peddling' associated with private donations, and the specific dangers of foreign contributions. The author argues that South Africa's young democracy is vulnerable due to a lack of disclosure requirements for private funding and suggests various regulatory mechanisms to secure democratic integrity.

An infographic from the Institute for Security Studies detailing rates of violent crimes per 100,000 people and daily crime averages for the 2012/2013 and 2013/2014 periods.

This fact sheet from the Institute for Security Studies calls for a new, multi-disciplinary approach to combatting rising serious violent crime in South Africa, emphasizing the need for police professionalization and a comprehensive strategy to address the root causes of violence.

This policy brief by the Institute for Security Studies examines the Adaptation Fund (AF), its operational mechanisms, and its effectiveness in meeting the climate adaptation needs of African countries. It highlights the fund's unique 'direct access' modality and the challenges associated with its primary funding source, the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM).