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This guide section discusses the relationship between different types of sexual activity and the risk of HIV transmission, specifically within the context of Southern Africa.

This educational guide explains the nature of HIV and AIDS, how the virus is transmitted through sexual contact, and the importance of support systems for those affected.

This report examines the relationship between intra-state conflict, political violence, and the proliferation of small arms in Africa, focusing on case studies from South Africa, Angola, and Rwanda. It argues that the demand for light, easily transportable weapons is driven by conflicts over political participation, identity, and post-war reconciliation, often exacerbated by weak state structures and porous borders. The document details how both state and non-state actors acquire arms through official and unofficial channels, including domestic industries, foreign governments, and private dealers, and recommends increased transparency and supplier restraint to mitigate regional instability.

This report summarizes a seminar held on October 17, 2008, at the United Nations Conference Center regarding the implications of the 2008 US Presidential Election for Africa. The event featured presentations by Dr. Steven Erkovich and Dr. Joseph Vincent Ebode, who analyzed US foreign policy motivations, the specific propositions of candidates Barack Obama and John McCain, and the strategic rationale behind Obama's candidacy.

This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes the October 2006 Eastern Sudan Peace Agreement (EPA) between the Government of Sudan and the Eastern Front. The author argues that the Sudanese government's strategy of signing separate regional peace agreements—in the south, west, and east—serves to reinforce the primacy of the ruling National Congress Party (NCP) and bypasses the development of accountable national politics. The document details the socio-economic marginalization of the Beja and Rashaida peoples, the strategic importance of Port Sudan, and the specific political and financial terms of the EPA.

This situation report by the Institute for Security Studies provides an overview of Burundi's 2010 electoral process, including communal, presidential, and legislative polls. It details the transition from the 2005 post-transitional polls to the 2010 cycle, the subsequent boycott by opposition parties led by the Alliance des Démocrates pour le Changement au Burundi (ADC), and the resulting dominance of the CNDD-FDD in the new administration.

This briefing examines the challenges of completing the demobilisation, disarmament and reintegration (DDR) process and security sector reform (SSR) of the Forces Armées de la République Démocratique du Congo (FARDC) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It details the failures of previous DDR phases, the complexities of integrating various armed groups, and the lack of political will and donor coordination hindering the creation of a professional national army.

This briefing summarizes the results of the 2011 Annual Conference of the Think Tank Forum GIBSA, focusing on the shared interests and individual agendas of Germany, India, Brazil, and South Africa during their concurrent terms as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). The document highlights their collective push for UNSC reform to better reflect current global power dynamics and their efforts to establish a common agenda on issues such as climate change, non-proliferation, and the legitimacy of international security governance.

This situation report by the Institute for Security Studies evaluates Zimbabwe's constitutional reform process as of August 2012, focusing on the efforts of the Constitution Select Committee of Parliament (Copac) to draft a new constitution under the Global Political Agreement (GPA). It examines the role of SADC, the challenges of conducting a credible referendum and elections, and the influence of the security sector and international sanctions.

This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes the fragile peace process in Burundi as of February 2009, focusing on the implementation of the 2006 ceasefire agreement between the government and the PALIPEHUTU-FNL rebels.

The document discusses the role of the state in preventing terrorism, specifically focusing on the challenges and strategies within Chad. It examines the tension between security-led approaches and the need for a comprehensive state presence that provides services and justice to prevent marginalization and radicalization.

The document describes the national security system of Morocco, detailing the roles of the military, intelligence services, and the monarchy's central authority in maintaining state stability and managing internal and external threats.

This 2002 situation report by the Institute for Security Studies provides a detailed overview of refugee and internally displaced person (IDP) populations across Africa. It defines the legal distinctions between refugees and IDPs, provides statistical data on populations of concern to the UNHCR as of 2000/2001, and analyzes regional trends in displacement driven by conflict, drought, and economic decline.

The provided text is a fragmented and heavily corrupted document, appearing to be a security situation report (sitrep) regarding Somalia. Due to severe encoding errors and the presence of non-standard characters, the text is largely illegible, though it contains repeated references to 'Somalia', 'security', and various administrative or military entities. It appears to discuss security dynamics, regional stability, and the activities of various groups, but the specific findings are obscured by the corruption of the source text.

The document is a situation report from the Institute for Security Studies regarding political instability, conflict, and governance challenges across various Sub-Saharan African nations, with a particular focus on the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan, and the Central African Republic.

This report presents a proposed Ministerial Policy on the Control of Firearms in South Africa, designed to reduce the proliferation of both legal and illegal firearms. It recommends replacing the Arms and Ammunition Act No 75 of 1969 with a new Firearms Control Act, implementing a two-tier licensing system (personal competency and firearm possession), and fundamentally restructuring the Central Firearm Register (CFR) to improve database integrity. The policy emphasizes stricter controls on handguns, the prohibition of automatic firearms for civilians, and the creation of 'firearm free areas' to combat lethal violence.

This research paper examines the role of the South African Gunowners Association (SAGA) in opposing prohibitionist firearm legislation in South Africa. The author argues that legal firearm ownership is a necessary deterrent against crime and mass violence, citing the 1994 Rwandan genocide as a warning against disarming civil populations. The document details the socio-economic impact of potential firearm bans on the hunting and ecotourism industries, the failure of the South African Police Services (SAPS) to provide adequate security, and the proliferation of illegal 'liberation weapons' following the transition to democracy.

This document is the preface and introduction to Volume I of the Towards Collaborative Peace (TCP) project series, published by the Institute for Security Studies. It examines the proliferation of small arms and light weapons (SALW) in Southern Africa and their role in fostering a 'culture of violence' that undermines democracy, security, and socio-economic development. The project employs a south-south comparative approach, contrasting Southern African trends with those in the southern part of South America to propose regional and local mechanisms for weapons control.

The document contains the opening remarks delivered by Lt General Fisch, Commander of the Botswana Defence Force, during a visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The remarks express gratitude for the invitation and state that the delegation's purpose is to learn about the current situation in the country, offering solidarity and support for the peace process without imposing external solutions.

This report details an experts workshop organized by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) and Labor Optimus to discuss defence integration within the peace process of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The document analyzes the historical failures of Congolese military governance, the prioritization of defence integration over demobilisation, disarmament and reintegration (DDR), and the role of regional cooperation through the South African Development Community (SADC) in stabilizing the security sector.