Institute for Security Studies
‘Wantam!’, ‘Tutam!’ political sloganeering divides Kenya’s electorate
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies Updated 1 hour 19 minutes ago Youth frustration fuels calls to prevent Ruto from winning a second term, even as opposition splits strengthen his prospects for 2027. As next... →
Middle Eastern maritime chokepoints: no windfall for Southern Africa
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies Updated 1 hour 21 minutes ago Disruptions are making Southern Africa more important to global shipping and energy markets without making the region more prosperous.... →
SA local elections will test voters’ ability to spot fake news
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 25th September 2026 Public confidence in identifying disinformation is falling just as AI and hyper-local campaigning make election manipulation harder to detect.... →
Can Kenya keep hired goons out of its 2027 election?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 22nd September 2026 Youth gangs disrupt rallies, civil rights meetings and polling stations, yet the politicians who bankroll them go unpunished. The August attack at... →
Can South Africa catch the next state capture early?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 21st September 2026 A new ISS anti-corruption tracker uses AI to identify patterns and warning signs in a wide range of government institutions. South Africa knows the... →
Instant payments outpace Central Africa’s anti-money laundering controls
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 17th September 2026 The region has joined an African cross-border payment system built for speed and trade – but it could accelerate financial crime. Sending money... →
Uganda’s military takes centre stage in Museveni succession
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 16th September 2026 The increased influence of Museveni’s son in government and his position as military chief threaten Uganda’s democracy. Uganda’s January elections,... →
Credible elections are no longer possible in South Sudan – what next?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 16th September 2026 Attention should shift to preserving the peace deal that underpins the current government and is key to averting large-scale violence. South... →
Chad’s anti-corruption institutions buckle under political pressure
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 14th September 2026 An aborted oil sector audit exposes the gulf between Chad’s commitments and its willingness to investigate powerful interests. On 12 August, Chad’s... →
Africa fights for a fair share of global tax
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 14th September 2026 Tough negotiations for a UN tax agreement have not yet resolved fundamental differences. African countries and other global south members are... →
