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This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies examines the drivers of rising insecurity and terror attacks in Kenya, specifically those attributed to Al-Shabaab. The authors argue that addressing the crisis requires a combination of regional cooperation to curb arms proliferation, increased intelligence gathering with civilian support, and the mitigation of socio-economic grievances such as youth unemployment and marginalisation.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes the political and security dynamics in Mali following the seizure of Konna by armed groups on 10 January 2013, which triggered the French military Operation Serval and the deployment of the African-led international support mission to Mali (AFISMA).

A statement by the Institute for Security Studies arguing that African nations must prevent the adoption of a new Protocol to the Convention on Conventional Weapons (CCW) that would weaken the existing 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM).

This briefing discusses the significance of Liberia's 2011 presidential and legislative elections for the country's stability and the subsequent withdrawal of UN troops, while emphasizing three critical areas for sustained peace building.

This policy brief by the Institute for Security Studies argues for a strong Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) to address the poorly regulated international transfer of conventional arms, which the author claims costs hundreds of thousands of lives annually. It references a failed UN negotiation in July 2012 and urges African states to prioritize specific text areas at a subsequent conference scheduled for March 2013 to ensure the preservation of human security.

This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies examines the institutional fragility in Guinea-Bissau ahead of the legislative elections scheduled for 24 November. It argues that the lack of legitimacy in the National Elections Commission and the Supreme Court threatens the credibility of the electoral process and suggests that postponing elections and seeking a broad consensus may be necessary to ensure political stability.

This document is an introduction to Monograph 87, edited by Richard Cornwell for the Institute for Security Studies. It outlines a series of analyses regarding the political and economic instability in Zimbabwe following a November 2002 seminar. The text describes failed attempts at a negotiated political transition between ZANU-PF and the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), the role of state repression, and various perspectives on economic recovery and land reform.

This briefing examines Uganda's threat to withdraw its forces from the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) following allegations of Ugandan support for the M23 rebellion in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

This research paper by the Institute for Security Studies provides updated scenarios regarding the deteriorating security situation in Angola, focusing on the failure of the Lusaka Peace Accords and the economic instability caused by falling oil prices.

This research paper by the Institute for Security Studies outlines three potential development scenarios for South Africa leading up to 2030: 'Bafana Bafana', 'A Nation Divided', and 'Mandela Magic'.

The document provides a menu of optional tourist excursions for attendees of the ISS 3rd International Conference, detailing various wildlife tours, adventure activities, and safaris in South Africa, including costs, durations, and inclusions.

The Annual Review of the African Union Peace and Security Council 2013/2014 provides a critical analysis of the Peace and Security Council's (PSC) decisions and responses to a resurgence of conflict and violent instability across Africa in 2013.

This policy brief examines the impact of small-scale photovoltaic (PV) adoption on municipal revenue in South Africa's Western Cape and proposes a sequential policy approach involving advanced metering infrastructure, smart grid investment, and local PV manufacturing to mitigate financial losses.

This monograph examines the peace process in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), focusing on the Lusaka Peace Agreement and the role of the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUC) in managing the transition from conflict to stability.

This policy brief examines the unintended consequences of initiatives launched around 2011 to stop the illegal exploitation of minerals from financing conflict in the Great Lakes region. While these efforts increased global awareness of the link between mineral sourcing and insecurity, they also led to the labeling of regional minerals—specifically gold, tin, tantalum, and tungsten—as 'conflict minerals,' which has disrupted demand and harmed local economies.

This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes the fragile state of Somalia in early 2005 following the election of President Abdullahi Yusuf. It details the complex geopolitical maneuvering between the Transitional National Government (TNG) and the Ethiopian-backed Somali Reconciliation and Reconstruction Council (SRRC), the role of IGAD states in the peace process, and the significant challenges the new transitional government faces in establishing authority, including dependence on external support and internal factionalism.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies examines the implementation of the gacaca process in Rwanda, a system of community-based courts designed to prosecute perpetrators of the 1994 genocide. It details the transition from a pilot phase to a national rollout, the legal framework established by the 2001 and 2004 laws, and the significant challenges regarding judicial rigour, prison capacity, and national reconciliation.

This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies provides an update on the integration of the army and the Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) process in the Democratic Republic of Congo as of September 2005. It details the FARDC's strategic plan to establish a new armed force, the roles of various national and international coordinating bodies, and the significant logistical and financial challenges—including 'ghost soldiers' and unpaid salaries—that threaten the stability of the transition and the upcoming 2006 elections.

This briefing summarizes a presentation by Sandra A. Oder to the Conflict Prevention and Risk Analysis Division at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) in Pretoria on September 7, 2012. The presentation followed a visit to Madagascar and focuses on the role of women in the country's political transition and reconciliation processes.

This report chapter examines the concept of restorative justice within the South African criminal justice environment, contrasting it with retributive, utilitarian, rehabilitation, and restitution models. It outlines the principles of restorative justice, addresses common criticisms regarding its suitability for serious crimes and its impact on state control, and argues for its potential to foster moral regeneration and participatory democracy in South Africa.