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This introductory text for a research paper describes how violent conflict, poverty, and repression drive migrants toward Europe, facilitated by a profitable and violent transnational smuggling industry. It emphasizes that effective policy responses must account for the specific demographics of migrants and the adaptability of smuggling networks.

This introductory text for Monograph 134 by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) outlines the African Union's efforts since 2002 to establish security architectures like the Peace and Security Council and the African Standby Force. It introduces a publication by the Training for Peace (TfP) Programme intended to enrich the discourse on protecting vulnerable populations and enhancing stability in Africa through non-prescriptive analysis.

This conference report outlines an analysis of the political dynamics and interests influencing decision-making processes within Africa's continental and regional organisations, emphasizing the need for external actors to better understand these complexities to improve global partnerships.

This introductory text for a policy brief by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) describes an analysis of the 2015 UN peacebuilding review. The brief focuses on how UN member states can apply the review's recommendations to enhance conflict prevention and sustain peace.

This research paper examines the introduction of private prisons in South Africa as a response to overcrowding and funding shortages within the Department of Correctional Services (DCS). It discusses the opening of the first private facilities in Bloemfontein and Louis Trichardt, comparing the South African model to those in the United Kingdom, United States, and Australia, while suggesting reforms for transparency and the expansion of private sector involvement in community corrections.

This executive summary outlines the purpose and goals of a victim survey conducted to analyze crime in Cape Town, emphasizing its role in supplementing police data and informing policy interventions.

This policy brief by the Institute for Security Studies examines the African Union's (AU) strategy to increase troop levels for the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) following suicide bombings in Uganda in July 2010.

This text serves as an introduction to a monograph by Muzong W. Kodi, which evaluates the anti-corruption institutions, laws, and governance of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) during the transition period from 2003 to 2006 to inform future policy decisions.

This briefing discusses the death of Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi at age 57 and the subsequent concerns regarding Ethiopia's political stability. It examines the legal transition of power to Deputy Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, Zenawi's legacy in economic development and security, and the potential for instability within the ruling ethnic-based coalition.

This editorial introduction to South African Crime Quarterly 48, written by editor Chandré Gould, critiques the narratives used in the Presidency’s 20-year review of safety and security (1994–2014). Gould argues that the state relies on simplified 'meta-narratives' of victims and perpetrators and a 'language of war' that obscures the root causes of violence and justifies state violence. The text introduces several articles in the edition that challenge these narratives, covering topics such as the pitfalls of community policing, the inefficiency of corruption responses, and the impact of punitive bail practices on prison overcrowding.

This monograph presents a collection of papers from 'Exercise Morning Star', a September 1996 seminar held at the South African Army College. The document provides a general overview of conflict management, peacekeeping, and peacebuilding in Africa, emphasizing that these issues are no longer exclusively military domains and require partnerships between military forces, civil society, and regional bodies.

This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies examines the limited effectiveness of the United Nations peacekeeping mission (MONUC) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), highlighting allegations of logistical support for rebels and the role of neighboring countries in sustaining conflict through illegal trade and arms supply.

This policy brief examines the security risks associated with Mozambique's October 2014 presidential election. It notes that while Renamo's interest in a ceasefire to allow Afonso Dhlakama's candidacy is a positive development, stakeholders must implement sustainable measures to address the demands of Renamo rebels to ensure peace persists after the election, regardless of the outcome.

Peace and Security Council Report No 32 provides analysis on political instability and electoral challenges in Senegal, Mali, and Egypt, while reviewing the elections for the African Union's Peace and Security Council and the legislative aspirations of the Pan African Parliament.

This policy brief argues that young African women aged 15 to 35 face a double burden of gender and age discrimination, often resulting in their exclusion from government programs. The authors contend that deliberate policy choices and enhanced action are necessary to ensure these women can contribute to the goals of Agenda 2063 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

This handbook, published by the Institute for Security Studies, aims to enhance the capacity and interest of African lawyers to serve as defence counsel at the International Criminal Court (ICC) and engage in debates regarding the court's role in Africa.

This briefing analyzes the formation of Lesotho's first opposition-led coalition government following the May 2012 general elections. It examines the role of the mixed member proportional electoral system in preventing a single-party majority and outlines the critical phases—transition, mobilization, and agenda setting—that will determine the coalition's stability and legitimacy.

This research paper by the Institute for Security Studies examines the factors contributing to youth radicalisation towards violent extremism across various regions of Africa, emphasizing that the phenomenon is complex and cannot be attributed to a single cause.

This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes the transition of Somalia toward a post-transitional government following the 2012 presidential election. While noting progress in security and political milestones, the authors identify three critical risks: grievances stemming from the peace process, the conflict of interest among transition leaders acting as both referees and players, and the potential evolution of Al-Shabaab's tactics following the loss of Kismayo.

This research paper examines the Pan-Africanist vision and the feasibility of establishing a 'United States of Africa' within the framework of the African Union (AU), tracing the evolution of these ideas from the Organisation of African Unity (OAU).