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Spotlight
published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on August 27, 2018
The lifting of the age limits was the second time Uganda’s constitution has been amended to prolong President Museveni’s rule. Ongoing protests reveal public frustration over political retrenchment and the lack of a clear succession plan.
Spotlight
published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on August 13, 2018
The violence in the aftermath of Zimbabwe’s elections and ongoing disputes over their credibility undercut the goal of establishing legitimacy for the post-Mugabe government.
Spotlight
published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on July 25, 2018
Mali faces multiple security challenges that demand both strengthened legitimacy and state capacity to address. Building on credible elections, stabilization will also require reconciliation and extending the presence of the state.
Program Materials
Program materials for the Africa Center's 2018 National Security Strategy Development Workshop. Click here for syllabus, readings, presentation slides, and case studies.
Spotlight
published by Paul Nantulya
on July 20, 2018
Sweeping changes to Burundi's constitution have consolidated power in the presidency, dismantled much of the Arusha Accords, and heightened the risk of greater violence and instability.
Spotlight
published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on July 17, 2018
Somalia’s National Security Advisor Abdisaid Ali talks about political will, security reforms in Somalia’s Transition Plan, and the commitment to domestic and international coalition building to sustain the country’s progress.
Recommended research
published by Omar S Mahmood and Ndubuisi Christian Ani
on July 6, 2018
In August 2016, Boko Haram split as a result of the internal divisions surrounding the succession of militant Abubakar Shekau as leader of the group, and a debate over whether Muslim civilians can be targeted.
Spotlight
published by Paul Nantulya
on June 28, 2018
Multiple possible scenarios could emerge from Zimbabwe’s July 30 polls—the country’s first without Robert Mugabe’s name on the ballot. For now, the military appears intent on leveraging its interests.
Africa Security Brief No. 35
published by Stephen Commins
on June 12, 2018
The growing share of Africa's urban residents living in slums is creating a further source of fragility. However, integrated urban development strategies that link local government, police, the private sector, and youth are strengthening social cohesion and enhancing stability.
Spotlight
published by Lauren Hutton
on May 29, 2018
International actors should actively work toward resetting the levers of structural power within the political economy so that a less violent South Sudan is possible.
Spotlight
published by Phillip Kasaija Apuuli
on May 29, 2018
English | Français | العربية The 2015 Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (ARCSS) identifies security sector reform (SSR) as one of the most crucial issues that need to be addressed if South Sudan is to attain peace. The prioritization given to SSR in the ARCSS is illustrated... Continue Reading
Spotlight
published by Remember Miamingi
on May 29, 2018
In light of the complex nature of the security challenges facing the country—created in part by the blurred lines between security and political sectors—a short- to medium-term focus on security sector stabilization (SSS) is warranted.