ISS Weekly Newsletter 10/13/22

 

Français 13 OCTOBER 2022 FEATURE Security priorities for Burkina Faso’s new transition by Fahiraman Rodrigue Koné and Hassane Koné After the second coup in nine months, divisions in the army and security forces must be urgently resolved. ISS TODAY Africa should take the driving seat in its China dealings by Cobus van Staden If the continent wants positive outcomes, it must be more hard-nosed, prepared and ruthless than China. Weaponised drones – the latest tech threat to reach Africa by Karen Allen As evidence grows of drones being used by terrorists and other criminals, governments should consider regulating the industry. Terrorists and poachers take aim at the Congo Basin’s guardians by Oluwole Ojewale Park rangers need training and equipment to match the growing threat from sophisticated armed groups SADR grows theoretically stronger but diplomatically weaker by Peter Fabricius The African Court has strongly upheld the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic’s case – but diplomatic support is dwindling. PSC REPORT Strengthening the AU’s sanctions regime To deter unconstitutional changes of government, current AU practices must be refined. EVENTS Armed conflict and the trafficking of guns and explosives in Africa 18 October, 09:00 (GMT+2) South Africa, Online via Zoom and in-person, Vienna New insights on arms trafficking will be provided at the conference of the parties to the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. Africa’s development potential in different global futures 18 October, 10:00 (GMT+2) South Africa, Online via Zoom and in-person, Addis Ababa The seminar examines the limits that four scenarios place on Africa’s development prospects to 2043. Is Africa using the UN’s convention against organised crime? 21 October, 13:00 (GMT+2) South Africa, Online via Zoom and in-person, Addis Ababa This side event reflects on African countries’ implementation of the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. Africa’s electoral processes under the microscope 2 November, 09:30 (GMT+2) South Africa, Online via Zoom and in-person, Addis Ababa How are countries managing the unique challenge of holding an election in Africa? PUBLICATION How violence and adversity undermine human development by Sara Naicker Data analysis shows how violence in childhood is connected to health and social problems almost three decades later. OPPORTUNITY ISS Pretoria: Researcher, African Futures and Innovation closing date: 30 October The researcher will analyse Africa's long-term prospects using IFs and other diverse data sources. The ISS is grateful for support from the members of the ISS Partnership Forum: the Hanns Seidel Foundation, the European Union, the Open Society Foundations and the governments of Denmark, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden.