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published by Jaïr van der Lijn, Tim Glawion, and Nikki de Zwaan, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
on September 30, 2019
Surveys and interviews conducted in South Kivu examine the roles of the Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC), MONUSCO, as well as NGOs and local militias in facilitating lasting peace. While MONUSCO has assisted the FARDC in stemming the militia threat, Congolese do not see a future for the mission in their communities and express frustration at what they perceive as inadequate responses to their security concerns. Many in conflict-stricken areas see the state as the principal security provider, despite considerable reservations about the FARDC. Phasing out MONUSCO and ensuring continued decentralization through local elections would strengthen the legitimacy of the state and its security forces and promote accountable governance.
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published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on June 25, 2019
Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti argues that Zimbabwe's worsening economic crisis is fundamentally political and driven by a lack of government legitimacy that will require active SADC engagement to resolve.
Spotlight
published by Pauline Le Roux
on June 10, 2019
The Islamic State in the Greater Sahara has pursued breadth rather than depth of engagement in its rapid rise along the Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso borders.
Spotlight
published by Mark Duerksen
on May 29, 2019
Benin’s recent no-contest legislative elections are an attempt to consolidate executive power at the expense of democratic gains.
ARP No. 7: Assessing Attitudes of the Next Generation of African Security Sector Professionals
published by Kwesi Aning and Joseph Siegle
on April 29, 2019
ARP No. 7: Assessing Attitudes of the Next Generation of African Security Sector Professionals
published by Kwesi Aning and Joseph Siegle
on April 29, 2019
ARP No. 7: Assessing Attitudes of the Next Generation of African Security Sector Professionals
published by Kwesi Aning and Joseph Siegle
on April 29, 2019
Spotlight
published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on February 25, 2019
From Boko Haram to farmer-herder conflicts, ethno-religious tensions, separatist movements, urban crime, and national identity, Nigeria experts size up the security priorities facing the Buhari government in its second term.
Spotlight
published by Pauline Le Roux
on February 22, 2019
The Macina Liberation Front has opportunistically played on perceptions of ethnic, economic, religious, and political marginalization to become one of the most active militant Islamist groups in Mali.
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published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on February 15, 2019
The escalation of violent events linked to militant Islamist groups in the Sahel reflects an array of diverse actors operating within distinct geographic concentrations.
Spotlight
published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on January 28, 2019
With Sudanese President Omar al Bashir facing unprecedented pressure from a diverse collection of protesters and political parties, mediation is needed to avoid a violent escalation.
Spotlight
published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies
on January 12, 2019
Civic action has been vital to reach a historic outcome, however, many challenges remain to achieve a genuine democratic transition.
