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This trainer's guide provides a comprehensive curriculum for the EAPCCO United Nations Police Officers Course (UNPOC), designed to prepare police personnel for deployment in UN and African Union (AU) peace support operations. It covers the institutional frameworks of the UN and AU, the 'Capstone Doctrine' for peacekeeping, legal frameworks, human rights, and operational techniques such as negotiation, radio communication, and safety awareness. The guide includes theoretical modules, case studies on conduct and discipline, and a detailed field exercise called 'Furugo Kali' to simulate real-world mission scenarios.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies examines the perceptions of South Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia and Uganda regarding the conflict in their home country and the IGAD-led peace process. Based on interviews conducted in July 2018, the document highlights a significant gap in communication between peace negotiators and refugee populations, widespread frustration with political leadership, and deep divisions over the future administrative structure of South Sudan.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies examines the drivers of inter-ethnic and communal violence in Ethiopia between October 2019 and the end of 2020. It identifies a combination of militant ethno-nationalism, ideological divides between pan-Ethiopianism and ethnonationalism, and state fragility as primary causes of instability during the country's political transition.

This report by Ebrahim Ebrahim details the transition of South Africa from apartheid to a democratic state, focusing on the strategic negotiations between the African National Congress (ANC) and the National Party, the role of international frameworks like the Harare Declaration, and the public participation processes that legitimized the final constitution.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes the risk of a military coup in Guinea-Bissau ahead of the April 13, 2014, general elections. It examines the causes of the April 12, 2012, coup and evaluates whether changes in the political landscape, security missions, and electoral reforms are sufficient to prevent a recurrence of instability.

This report analyzes the historical evolution and governance of the military in Lesotho, tracing its transition from a destabilizing force under authoritarian rule to a professionalized body under civilian control following the 1993 democratic transition. It examines the legal frameworks, institutional arrangements, and regional security dynamics that shape the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF).

This fact sheet from the Institute for Security Studies analyzes crime trends and policing effectiveness in South Africa, arguing that increasing police numbers and budgets alone does not reduce crime, particularly for 'social fabric' crimes.

The Comprehensive Ceasefire Agreement, signed on 7 September 2006 in Dar es Salaam, establishes a ceasefire between the Government of the Republic of Burundi and the Palipehutu-FNL to end war and reconstruct the country.

This briefing by Dr. Witold M. Patoka of the National Defence College, Stockholm, provides a statistical and strategic overview of Russia, focusing on its economic indicators, energy production, military capabilities, and geopolitical risks.

This report examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health and social care sector in Guinea, detailing the strain on medical infrastructure, the resulting economic losses, and the subsequent challenges in maintaining essential health services.

The Treaty of Pelindaba (African Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone Treaty) officially entered into force on 15 July 2009, following ratifications by Malawi and Burundi. The update is provided by the Institute for Security Studies as part of a Royal Norwegian Government-funded project focused on African disarmament and non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

This practical guide, published by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) and coordinated by the Groupe de recherche et d’information sur la paix et la sécurité (GRIP), provides detailed procedures for African states to ratify and implement the Treaty of Pelindaba. The treaty establishes the African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone (ANWFZ) to prevent the development, production, testing, acquisition, or stationing of nuclear weapons on the continent while promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

This update from the Institute for Security Studies documents the entry into force of the Treaty of Pelindaba (African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty), noting the ratification dates for Malawi and Burundi and the official effective date of the treaty.

This guide, published by the Institute for Security Studies in March 2011, outlines the African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty (Treaty of Pelindaba). It details the treaty's objectives to ensure Africa remains free of nuclear weapons, the legal procedures for state ratification and accession, the roles of the African Commission on Nuclear Energy (AFCONE), and the status of protocols involving non-African nuclear-weapon states.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies assesses the nuclear security environment in Africa, examining the risks of nuclear material diversion, the status of international and regional security regimes, and the implications of the continent's emerging nuclear energy programs.

This document is an introductory section and acronym list from a report titled 'Hide and Seek: Taking Account of Small Arms in Southern Africa'. It describes a research project initiated in 2001 by Gun Free South Africa (GFSA) and the Centre for Conflict Resolution (CCR) to examine the trade, use, and control of small arms and light weapons (SALW) across nine Southern African countries between 1994 and 2003.

This document is a list of tables, charts, and acronyms from a report titled "Hide and Seek: Taking Account of Small Arms in Southern Africa," published by the Institute for Security Studies. It serves as an index of data points regarding firearm licensing, crime statistics, arms exports, and military stockpiles across several Southern African nations.

This document outlines the recommendations from a conference held in Jinja, Uganda, from 11 to 13 March 2009, focused on developing a Common and Comprehensive African Approach to HIV and AIDS (CCAAHM) within African militaries. The conference, attended by delegates from numerous African nations and NGOs, sought to address policy dilemmas regarding recruitment, combat readiness, and the management of HIV-positive personnel in the context of peacekeeping and national security.

This report presents results from a national study on intimate partner violence (IPV) in Malawi, detailing the locations, patterns, and demographics associated with economic, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. It highlights the prevalence of home-based violence, the role of alcohol, the impact of financial dependency, and the low rates of reporting due to cultural perceptions and lack of faith in the justice system.

This report section details the psychological and physical impacts of intimate partner violence (IPV) on women in Malawi, categorizing the effects by economic, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. It highlights high rates of depression, irritability, and sleep disturbances across all abuse types, with sexual violence identified as having the most profound impact, including specific risks related to pregnancy and STIs.