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Spotlight
published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on December 8, 2020
A new generation of Ugandans demanding more political inclusion is challenging the NRM old-guard’s monopoly on power, highlighting widely differing visions of the country’s future surrounding the January 2021 elections.
In defiance of a Sept. 15 deadline to step aside for a civilian transitional government set by the West Africa regional body, ECOWAS, Mali’s coup leaders have proposed a plan that would keep the military in charge. A convenient provision of the plan is that leaders of the Aug. 18 coup would be granted judicial... Continue Reading
Spotlight
published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on September 8, 2020
John Magufuli and the ruling CCM’s increased reliance on authoritarian tactics mark a sharp drop in legitimacy from Tanzania’s once proud democratic norms.
Spotlight
published by Paul Nantulya
on June 22, 2020
In Burundi, President Pierre Nkurunziza's sudden death has exposed power struggles within the ruling party and the ascendancy of the military.
Recommended research
published by Tuesday Reitano, Mark Shaw, Global Initiative against Organized Crime
on March 30, 2020
As the pandemic spreads, organized crime has been adapting to changing illicit market drivers. In Africa, increased border restrictions have impacted human-smuggling routes in the Sahel and the price of heroin in East and Southern Africa. Cocaine shipments from Latin America to West Africa are suspected of having restarted. In South Africa and Kenya, scammers have been exploiting fears and misinformation for profit. Anticipating opportunities for organized crime, particularly where security vulnerabilities already exist, will require building community support and depriving criminal groups of their legitimacy.
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Assistant Professor for Security Studies. Areas of Expertise: Cybersecurity, Regional Security, Civil Military Relations
Spotlight
published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on January 21, 2020
While João Lourenço has made headlines for high-profile corruption indictments against the dos Santos family patronage network, Angola’s authoritarian political system remains largely unchanged.
ARP No. 6: Advancing Military Professionalism in Africa
published by Émile Ouédraogo
on December 26, 2019
ARP No. 6: Advancing Military Professionalism in Africa
published by Émile Ouédraogo
on December 26, 2019
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This week-long seminar on Countering Transnational Organized Crime is designed to facilitate participants’ engagement in peer learning about tools, techniques, and approaches for effectively countering transnational organized crime in their countries, in the region, and across the continent.
ARP No. 8: Shifting Borders: Africa’s Displacement Crisis and Its Security Implications
published by Wendy Williams
on October 17, 2019
Endnotes page of Africa Center Research Paper No. 8, “Shifting Borders: Africa’s Displacement Crisis and Its Security Implications.”
ARP No. 8: Shifting Borders: Africa’s Displacement Crisis and Its Security Implications
published by Wendy Williams
on October 17, 2019