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The OAU Council of Ministers' 22nd Ordinary Session in Kampala (April 1974) produced resolutions addressing internal financial irregularities, the adoption of the 1974/75 budget, and support for Sahelian countries facing drought. Key diplomatic positions included support for the PLO in the Middle East, opposition to the US-UK base at Diego Garcia, and the endorsement of Amadou Mahtar M'Bow for Director General of UNESCO. The Council also approved financial aid for Guinea-Bissau and proposed a tax-funded mechanism to mitigate the impact of rising oil prices on developing nations.

This document consists of a series of resolutions and declarations adopted by the Council of Ministers and the Conference of Heads of State and Government of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) during its 23rd Ordinary Session held in Mogadishu, Somalia, from June 6 to 15, 1974. The resolutions cover a wide range of geopolitical, economic, and social issues, including the decolonization of Portuguese, Spanish, British, and French territories, the fight against apartheid in South Africa and Namibia, the management of drought in Africa, and the establishment of various pan-African technical and administrative bodies.

This report documents a political seminar held in Brazzaville, Congo, as part of 'South African Week' in April 2006. The event, organized by the South African Embassy in Brazzaville, the Institute for Democracy in South Africa (IDASA), and the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), aimed to share South Africa's experiences of transitioning from apartheid to a democratic state to provide lessons for the Republic of Congo.

This document contains a series of resolutions (CM/Res. 100 to CM/Res. 133) adopted by the Council of Ministers of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) during its ninth ordinary session held in Kinshasa, Congo, from September 4 to 10, 1967. The resolutions address a wide range of political, social, and technical issues, including the fight against colonialism and apartheid, the establishment of regional food and health cooperation, the creation of scientific centers of excellence, and the improvement of intra-African transport and telecommunications.

This document contains a series of resolutions (CM/Res.149 to CM/Res.174) adopted by the Council of Ministers of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) during its eleventh ordinary session held in Algiers, Algeria, from September 4 to 12, 1968. The resolutions address a wide range of political, humanitarian, and economic issues, including the status of refugees, the liberation of territories under Portuguese and South African domination, the decolonization of the Comoros, and the promotion of intra-African economic integration and cultural cooperation.

This report, part of the 'Society Under Siege' series, examines the proliferation of small arms in Southern Africa and evaluates the international and regional structures available to combat illicit trafficking. It argues for a shift toward an integrated 'security-first' approach, emphasizing the need for SADC member states to move beyond national thinking toward a coordinated regional strategy that addresses both the supply and demand of weapons.

The provided text is a 'Notes on contributors' page for the report 'Society Under Siege I', listing the qualifications and research specializations of the authors and advisors, who focus on areas such as disarmament, arms trade, and security in Southern Africa.

This handbook provides a comparative analysis of three key anti-corruption instruments: the SADC Protocol against Corruption (2001), the AU Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption (2003), and the UN Convention against Corruption (2003). It is designed as a tool for lawyers, policy makers, and legal drafters in Southern African countries to help them harmonize domestic legislation with these international standards, focusing on prohibited acts of corruption, preventative measures, jurisdiction, and international cooperation.

The provided text contains the annexes and protocols of the Cotonou Agreement, detailing the financial, institutional, and administrative frameworks for cooperation between the European Community and the ACP (African, Caribbean, and Pacific) States. It specifies the allocation of the 9th European Development Fund (EDF), the operation of the Investment Facility, rules for project programming and implementation, and the roles of the Centre for the Development of Enterprise (CDE) and the Centre for the Development of Agriculture (CTA).

This document consists of Annex VI and three Protocols of an agreement between the European Community and ACP (African, Caribbean, and Pacific) States. It defines the lists of least-developed, landlocked, and island ACP States, establishes rules for the operating expenditure and privileges of joint institutions, and outlines the qualified status of South Africa's participation in the agreement.

This report by Robert Mattes of the University of Cape Town uses Afrobarometer survey data from 18 African countries to compare experiences of crime and policing in South Africa with other nations on the continent. The analysis finds that while South Africa has high levels of insecurity and crime exposure, it is not exceptional in the African context. Furthermore, despite having superior physical and human capital, the South African Police Service (SAPS) often lags behind other African police forces in terms of public trust, legitimacy, and community relations.

This report from the Institute for Security Studies examines the intersection of HIV/AIDS and policing in South Africa, the perceptions of personal security in Soweto townships, the 'sieve effect' of the criminal justice system's conviction rates, and crime trends within the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality.

This collection of articles from SA Crime Quarterly No 8 (June 2004) examines various aspects of the South African criminal justice system, including the legality of lethal force in property defense, police accountability and misconduct monitoring, strategies for local crime prevention through by-laws, national victimisation trends, the application of the Domestic Violence Act by magistrates, and the operational mandate and independence of the Directorate of Special Operations (the Scorpions).

The report finds that 43.5% of surveyed Malawians experienced crime between May 2002 and May 2003, with crop and livestock theft being the most prevalent 'crimes of need' driven by food insecurity. Corruption is the third most common crime, though likely underreported. The report notes that low police reporting rates hinder crime prevention and suggests that sustainable food supply programmes and better cooperation between police and traditional authorities could mitigate these issues.

This report section presents findings from the Malawi National Crime Victimisation Survey regarding public and victim perceptions of who commits crimes and the motivations behind them. It highlights a strong belief that crime is committed by local residents and driven by economic necessity, while noting a lack of xenophobic perceptions regarding criminal activity.

This document presents findings from the Malawi National Crime Victimisation Survey regarding the emotional and behavioural responses of crime victims. It details the priorities of victims following a crime and the specific preventative measures they adopted to avoid repeat victimisation across different crime categories.

This document presents findings from the Malawi National Crime Victimisation Survey regarding public perceptions of crime and safety. It details how Malawians perceive trends in violent and property crime, regional differences in the types of crime feared most, and the resulting behavioral changes caused by the fear of crime.

This report section details the results of the Malawi National Crime Victimisation Survey regarding public perceptions of the police and the courts. Despite significant barriers to physical access and low visibility of uniformed officers, the majority of respondents expressed high levels of trust and satisfaction with both institutions. The report notes that these perceptions may be influenced by the political transition in Malawi and the identity of the survey enumerators.

This report section details public perceptions of crime prevention and safety in Malawi, based on the Malawi National Crime Victimisation Survey. It highlights a strong public preference for punitive law enforcement, the prevalence of community-based protection groups, high levels of social cohesion, and low awareness of formal initiatives like Community Police Forums and victim support services.

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