ISS — Your hub for Institute for Security Studies reporting on Africa

If you want clear, expert takes on conflict, governance and security across Africa, the ISS tag brings those sources together. Here you’ll find news items, briefings and analysis that reference the Institute for Security Studies or cover the same topics they research. Think of this page as a quick filter to spot policy reports, field updates and expert commentary without hunting through every article.

What you’ll find under the ISS tag

Short news summaries that cite ISS findings, full articles based on ISS briefings, and links to longer reports. We collect pieces on topics like border security, peacekeeping, elections, crime trends and humanitarian access. Expect fact-heavy content: maps, timelines, direct quotes from analysts and practical recommendations aimed at policymakers and civic groups. If a story mentions new data, policy advice or a security forecast from the Institute, it will appear here.

We also surface local angles. ISS often partners with researchers across African capitals — so stories tagged ISS may highlight city-level issues such as policing, service delivery or urban violence. That makes the tag useful if you follow regional shifts and want to read expert-backed context, not just headlines.

How to use these reports and updates

Start by skimming headlines for the country or issue you care about. Click pieces that match your interest and look for the original ISS report or quoted analyst inside the story. Those reports usually include data tables and clear policy steps you can cite or share. If you’re a student or practitioner, note the publication date and methodology — ISS often explains data sources so you can judge how current the claim is.

Want quick takeaways? Read the opening paragraphs and the final recommendations first. Press releases and briefings often summarize main points in plain language. For deeper work, download the full report and check the references section — you’ll find primary sources and related readings that expand the picture.

Use the tag to track trends over time. Bookmark this page and revisit when you hear about new crises or policy shifts. We update the feed regularly, so you’ll see follow-ups, reactions from governments or civil society, and any corrections. If a report spurs public debate, the tag will show how coverage evolves from release to response.

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