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Is climate change to blame for KwaZulu-Natal’s flood damage?
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Politics and Society Is climate change to blame for KwaZulu-Natal’s flood damage?

By Institute for Security Studies on May 13, 2022May 13, 2022

With every second city and town projected to suffer increased flooding, South Africa must be better prepared.

Rwanda–UK deal degrades refugee conventions and Africa’s approach
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Politics and Society Rwanda–UK deal degrades refugee conventions and Africa’s approach

By Institute for Security Studies on April 26, 2022April 26, 2022

There are no good precedents for outsourcing asylum processes, and the agreement could damage continental relations.

KwaZulu-Natal floods sound the alarm on climate adaptation
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Politics and Society KwaZulu-Natal floods sound the alarm on climate adaptation

By Institute for Security Studies on April 21, 2022April 21, 2022

South Africa needs to urgently invest in smart early-warning systems and start climate-proofing its infrastructure.

Tanzanians hard hit by trafficking in people with albinism
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Politics and Society Tanzanians hard hit by trafficking in people with albinism

By Institute for Security Studies on April 20, 2022April 20, 2022

The silent and deadly trade is one of the most lucrative and harmful forms of human trafficking.

Will SADC stand up to Mswati?
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Politics and Society Will SADC stand up to Mswati?

By Institute for Security Studies on March 28, 2022March 28, 2022

The top-down traditional meeting between Eswatini’s king and his subjects cannot be the format for serious political dialogue.

Ukraine war reveals Africa divided
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Politics and Society Ukraine war reveals Africa divided

By Institute for Security Studies on March 21, 2022March 21, 2022

Russia’s invasion of its West-leaning neighbour revives Cold War faultlines and shows its influence across the continent.

High stakes as Nigeria prepares for elections 2023
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Politics and Society High stakes as Nigeria prepares for elections 2023

By Institute for Security Studies on March 17, 2022March 17, 2022

Poor electoral outcomes would hurt democratic transitions in a region suffering a spate of coups.

Democracy alone is no guarantee of development
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Politics and Society Democracy alone is no guarantee of development

By Institute for Security Studies on February 24, 2022February 24, 2022

Visionary leadership and strong institutions are Africa’s surest route to achieving economic growth and sustainable development.

Climate, energy and the African dilemma
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Politics and Society Climate, energy and the African dilemma

By Institute for Security Studies on November 26, 2021November 26, 2021

Can leaders balance Africa’s potential as a global green giant with its significant dependency on fossil fuels?

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