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This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies examines the rise of Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in Africa, their role in filling service gaps left by weak states, and the resulting political tensions between these organisations and African governments.

This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies argues that the Green Climate Fund (GCF) represents a critical opportunity to reform international climate finance by addressing systemic biases toward large-scale mitigation and a lack of gender-responsiveness. The authors emphasize that poor rural women, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, are disproportionately affected by climate change but remain underfunded due to structural discrimination and a preference for high-tech projects over community-level initiatives.

This research paper by Kithure Kindiki examines the legal and policy challenges surrounding the atrocities in Darfur, arguing that the scale of human rights violations justifies forcible humanitarian intervention despite claims of state sovereignty by the Government of Sudan.

The death of Vice President Simon Vengesayi Muzenda on 20 September 2003 has accelerated the succession struggle within Zimbabwe's ruling party, ZANU PF, and created a destabilising power vacuum in Masvingo province.

This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies argues that transitioning Somalia from conflict to post-conflict stability requires shifting security responsibilities from military forces to an enhanced, professional police force to protect liberated areas from al-Shabaab's guerrilla tactics and build public trust.

This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies examines the instability in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), highlighting the failure of stabilization plans due to ongoing conflict, human rights abuses by both armed groups and national forces, and the complicating influence of regional actors.

This report provides an overview of Kenya's development trajectory, highlighting its leadership in technology and human development indicators alongside challenges related to infrastructure, corruption, and service access.

This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies examines how competing local and regional interests regarding the formation of the Jubaland state in Somalia may undermine the fight against Al-Shabaab. It details the tensions between the Somalia Federal Government (SFG) and regional actors, specifically Kenya and Ethiopia, over the legitimacy and representivity of the process in Kismayo and surrounding regions.

This briefing from the Institute for Security Studies examines the sustainability of President Paul Kagame's regime in Rwanda, highlighting the loss of foreign aid, the suppression of political opposition, and internal party tensions.

This situation report by Noria Mashumba and Chris Maroleng discusses proposed legislation by the Zimbabwean government designed to monitor and regulate non-governmental organisations (NGOs), which analysts suggest is a move to marginalise organisations that threaten the ruling party's political hegemony before the 2005 parliamentary election.

This policy insight examines the relationship between Russia and the African grouping (A3) within the UN Security Council, specifically analyzing voting patterns from 2014 to 2020 to determine the extent of Russian influence.

This research paper examines developments in international justice and the effort to end the 'culture of impunity' where international actors violate fundamental norms without punishment. It specifically focuses on the creation of specialized criminal tribunals to prosecute violations of international humanitarian law in Sierra Leone, Cambodia, and East Timor.

This research paper by Sabelo Gumedze of the Institute for Security Studies examines the use of private military and security companies (PMSCs), focusing on the United Nations Draft International Convention of 13 July 2009 and the Montreux Document of 17 September 2008.

This research paper examines the dynamics of irregular migration along the Niger-Libya corridor, arguing that interventions to reduce migration flows must account for the complex local political economy and the interests of non-state actors in Niger to avoid regional destabilization.

This research paper examines the Directorate of Special Operations (DSO), known as the "Scorpions," an investigative arm of South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority focused on organised crime.

This briefing by Festus B Aboagye of the Institute for Security Studies questions the efficacy of humanitarian interventions in Africa, arguing that they often fail to address root causes of conflict and may inadvertently prolong violence. The author suggests that non-intervention, allowing conflicts to reach a military conclusion, could be a more durable alternative in certain contexts.

This monograph presents research on the perspectives of ordinary Nigerian citizens regarding the terrorist group Boko Haram, analyzing the political context and motivations for joining the group.

The African Union established the African Capacity for Immediate Response to Crises (ACIRC) in May 2013 as a transitional measure to address gaps in its security response, specifically following the need for French intervention in Mali. The ACIRC aims to provide a robust, voluntary force for limited operations while the African Standby Force (ASF) and its Rapid Deployment Capability (RDC) work toward full operationalization. Alongside this military tool, the AU is enhancing conflict prevention through the PanWise network and regional APSA initiatives in the Sahel-Saharan region.

This research paper examines the impact and stability of the €6 billion migration agreement between the European Union and Turkey, noting that while it initially reduced irregular crossings and disrupted smuggling operations, the deal is now threatened by Turkey's internal political and economic instability.

This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies discusses a political agreement reached on 7 November to resolve Madagascar's political crisis through the establishment of a triumvirate to lead the transition government.