The dream of uniting Africa has persisted for some time now. Its undoing, however, remains attempts to unite the political class rather than African people. Read more

The conference features a keynote speech from former President Olusegun Obasanjo from Nigeria, the new Chair of the West African Commission on Drugs, convened by former UN Secretary-General Kofi-Annan. It also includes high level speakers from EU member states and partner countries from the Americas and Africa. Read more

Le présent rapport s’interroge en particulier sur l’existence de mouvances religieuses radicales au Sénégal qui pourraient entreprendre des actions violentes à la faveur du contexte régional et de circonstances imprévisibles. / This report reflects on whether radical religious movements in Senegal exist and could undertake violent actions in light of the regional context a... Read more

South Africa Insight Episode 40: Hamadziripi Tamukamoyo discusses how the 'Guptagate' scandal is a revelation of the lack of accountability and break down of the rule of law in South Africa Read more

A new international mentoring programme from the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) is increasing the productivity and exposure of South African researchers by helping them to publish their work. Read more

This Week in Africa Episode 51: Paul-Simon Handy speaks about the AU celebrating 50 Years of African unity; planned elections in Madagascar; the military onslaught against Boko Haram in Nigeria and the health of Algeria's president. Read more