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Mr Peter Edopu of the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) announced the launch of the Environmental Crime Project in Entebbe, Uganda. Developed in partnership with EAPCCO (a sub-regional INTERPOL office) and funded by the German government, the project aims to combat environmental crimes in Eastern Africa. It is part of the broader ISS Environmental Security Programme, which addresses issues such as climate change, energy security, and natural resource conflict across Sub-Saharan Africa by building a knowledge base and enhancing law enforcement capacity.

A speech by Doris Murimi, Deputy Director of the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), marking the launch of a joint Environmental Crime Project with the East African Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO) in Entebbe, Uganda, on July 30-31, 2008.

A speech delivered by Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda, Minister of Internal Affairs, at the launch of the EAPCCO-ISS Environmental Crime Project in Entebbe on July 30-31, 2008. The address outlines the scale of environmental crime in East Africa and the objectives of a new regional partnership to strengthen law enforcement capacity.

This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes the 2007 Nairobi Agreement and the 2008 Goma Acte d’engagement, evaluating their potential to stabilize the Kivu provinces in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It examines the challenges of disarming the Forces Démocratique de Libération du Rwanda (FDLR) and the Congrès National pour la Défense du Peuple (CNDP), while highlighting the critical failures of the Congolese army (FARDC) and the broader Security Sector Reform (SSR) process.

The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) submitted a report to the South African Parliament on 28 July 2008 regarding the National Prosecuting Authority Amendment Bill and the South African Police Service Amendment Bill. The ISS argues for the retention of the Directorate of Special Operations (DSO) within the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to ensure independence from executive and political interference, particularly in high-level corruption and money laundering investigations.

An address by Ambassador Akuei Malwal of the Sudanese Embassy in Ethiopia, delivered at an Institute for Security Studies seminar on July 24, 2008. The speech argues that the International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor's request for an arrest warrant against President Omer Hassan Ahmed El Bashir is politically motivated, violates state sovereignty, and threatens the fragile peace processes in Sudan.

The G8 Leaders Statement on Zimbabwe, issued on July 8, 2008, expresses grave concern over the political and humanitarian crisis in Zimbabwe, specifically deploring the presidential election conducted under conditions of violence and intimidation.

This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies argues that Zimbabwe requires a transitional caretaker government rather than a government of national unity to resolve its political crisis following the contested June 2008 election of Robert Mugabe.

This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies argues that Zimbabwe requires a transitional government rather than a government of national unity to resolve its political crisis following the widely condemned presidential election of June 2008.

A summary report of a seminar hosted by the Institute for Security Studies on July 2, 2008, featuring the Minister of Safety and Security and SAPS officials to discuss the 2007/2008 crime statistics and operational plans.

This report provides three country case studies on the private security sector in Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and South Africa. It examines the growth, regulatory frameworks, and impact of private security companies (PSCs) and private military companies (PMCs) in these nations, highlighting a general trend of ineffective regulation across the continent and the emergence of security as a commodity available primarily to the wealthy.

This research paper examines the socio-economic and environmental impacts of copper mining in Zambia, focusing on the transition from state ownership under Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Limited (ZCCM) to privatisation. It argues that while privatisation and high global copper prices have increased production and corporate profits, the benefits have not reached local communities, leading to increased social conflict, environmental degradation, and a decline in social services.

This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes the political crisis in Zimbabwe surrounding the June 27, 2008, presidential run-off election, following the withdrawal of opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai. It details the widespread political violence and evaluates four potential scenarios for the country's future, concluding that a Mugabe victory is the most likely short-term outcome despite international condemnation.

This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes the political crisis in Zimbabwe surrounding the June 27, 2008, presidential run-off election, following the withdrawal of opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies assesses the political process in Egypt around 2008, focusing on the tension between government-led 'opening up' and continued state control. Using the April 2008 municipal elections as a starting point, the author examines political reforms since 2002, the human rights situation, press freedom, and the socio-economic pressures caused by rising food prices.

This report summarizes a seminar held in Pretoria on June 6, 2008, which focused on the relationship between national constitutions and the security sector to promote democratic values, peace, and security sector reform (SSR) in Africa.

This seminar report from the Institute for Security Studies examines the tension between the International Criminal Court's (ICC) prosecutorial approach and the pursuit of a negotiated peace settlement in the Northern Uganda conflict involving the Lord Resistance Army (LRA). The document discusses the historical context of the conflict, the limitations of international legal arguments regarding deterrence and justice, and the role of traditional justice mechanisms in transitional societies.

This research paper analyzes the potential negative impacts of dissolving the Directorate of Specialised Operations (DSO) and the Specialised Commercial Crime Units (SCCU) in South Africa. The author argues that the integrated, project-based model of these units—which co-locates prosecutors, investigators, and analysts—is superior to traditional law enforcement for combating complex transnational organized crime and corruption. The paper expresses concern that transferring these functions to the South African Police Service (SAPS) under the proposed Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) will lead to a loss of functional independence, a dilution of proactive investigative mandates, and a disruption of specialized skill sets.

This research paper argues for the dissolution of the Directorate of Special Operations (DSO), known as the Scorpions, and its relocation into the South African Police Service (SAPS). The author contends that the DSO operated without sufficient democratic oversight, enabling the abuse of power and the entrenchment of political patronage.

This June 2008 edition of SA Crime Quarterly examines the controversy over the dissolution of the Directorate of Special Operations (the Scorpions) in South Africa. It presents opposing views on whether the unit's disbandment is a necessary correction for abuses of power and patronage or a political move to protect ANC leaders. The issue is analyzed through the findings of the Khampepe Commission of Inquiry, which supported the DSO's legal mandate but criticized its intelligence gathering and lack of coordination with the SAPS. Additionally, the journal evaluates the Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD), concluding that South African police oversight lacks sufficient independence and enforcement power.