ISS Weekly Newsletter 10/6/2022

 

Français 6 OCTOBER 2022 FEATURE Russia’s war in Ukraine revives calls for Security Council expansion by Peter Fabricius The council was conceived in warfare – could that also bring reform, including adding a seat for Africa? ISS TODAY Careful balance needed to advance humanitarian action while countering terror by Ottilia Anna Maunganidze and ICRC Regional Delegation, South Africa South Africa must incorporate humanitarian clauses in counter-terrorism legislation to protect victims of war. Can external mediation break Sudan’s political stalemate? by Shewit Woldemichael Trilateral intervention could help bridge differences between civilian groups and the military. Mozambique’s people should come before resources by Borges Nhamirre Is an obsession with gas profits leading African countries to neglect the security of local populations? Youth are vital for Sudan’s post-coup stability by Maram Mahdi Including young people in formal transitional processes is necessary to bring long-term peace to Sudan. PSC REPORT Peace and Security Council Report No 150 This issue features the AU’s Amnesty Month and includes a new futures article on Mozambique’s agricultural prosperity. EVENTS Evidence-Based Policing South Africa 13 – 14 October, 08:30 (GMT+2) South Africa, Online via Zoom and in-person, Pretoria Connecting researchers, police and public safety actors and supporting police reform for a safer country. Africa’s electoral processes under the microscope 13 October, 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? PUBLICATIONS Boko Haram’s deadly business: an economy of violence in the Lake Chad Basin by Malik Samuel This report explores how this violent extremist group has managed to survive in the region for over a decade. Africa’s positioning in global climate change negotiations by Dhesigen Naidoo and Manisha Gulati COP 27 provides African countries with an important opportunity to work together and build capacity and agency. VIDEOS ISS Live: Can the Ukraine conflict build bridges between Africa and Europe? an ISS online seminar recording The conflict threatens gains made between the AU and EU, but constructive relations could be re-established. ISS Live: Planet vs people? Climate change and human security in Africa an ISS online workshop recording This workshop discusses reframing climate change as an issue of stability, socio-economic resilience and development. 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.