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Institute for Security Studies
Politics and Society Inclusion politics a placebo for Kenya’s democracy
Politics of compromise have always served politicians and never resolved Kenya’s real governance issues.
Politics and Society China’s ‘palate democracy’ may not be to Africa’s taste
China has lessons worth learning, but governance without elections and choice of ruling party isn’t one of them.
Politics and Society Taking social media at (Face)book value in Africa
Facebook’s revelation about fake accounts designed to influence elections shows the risks for Africa’s already fragile democracies.
Politics and Society SADC’s anti-sanctions call shows disregard for Zimbabweans’ needs
Rather than grandstanding, SADC should back a re-engagement process to negotiate a solution to sanctions.
Politics and Society Africa’s international crimes court is still a pipe dream
Despite adopting the Malabo Protocol five years ago, efforts by African states to establish the court have stalled.
Politics and Society Libya’s war becomes a tech battleground
Foreign intervention has brought drones, cyber-attacks and social media propaganda that foreshadow the future of armed conflict.
Politics and Society Xenophobia, like racism, must be treated as a crime
Persecuting foreigners is contrary to SA’s constitutional promise that the country belongs to all who live in it.
Politics and Society Africa’s youth stand up to seasoned politicians
Bobi Wine’s political movement in Uganda shows how organised youth groups can challenge the status quo.