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An Inevitable Tragedy or Tentative Hope in Sudan?
RUSI Newsbrief, 19 July 2019
Michael Jones
Whether the recently agreed peace deal in Sudan, allegedly aimed at a democratic transition and civilian rule, will lead to stability is far from a forgone conclusion.
Tags: African Union, National Security Studies, Sudan, Domestic Security, National Security, Africa
Ethiopia’s Security Dilemmas
Commentary, 18 July 2019
Ann M Fitz-Gerald
The recent murders of regional officials and top federal army officers raise serious questions about Ethiopia’s ability to manage and contain various regional militias and militant formations which could threaten the country’s territorial integrity.
Tags: Domestic Security, National Security, Africa
Clan Conflict and Violent Extremism in the North-Eastern Counties of Kenya
Conference Reports, 28 June 2019
Gayatri Sahgal, Timothy Kimaiyo, Abdulrahman Hamo Mohamed, Stephen Rotich, David Karienye and Ahmed Osman Warfa
The Conference on Clan Conflict and Violent Extremism in the North-Eastern Counties of Kenya, held by RUSI in January 2019, shared research on the connections between clan conflicts and violent extremism and produced recommendations for policy and programming.
Tags: RUSI International, Horn of Africa, Tackling Extremism, European Union, Counterinsurgency, STRIVE - Horn of Africa, International Responses, Global Security Issues, Resilience, Terrorism, Africa
"Cathy Haenlein talks to BBC Newshour about saiko fishing in Ghana. [From 35:45] "
BBC Newshour 22/06/19
In The News, 22 June 2019 Tags: China, National Security Studies, Africa, Pacific
"On the eve of Britain’s exit from the European Union, the country is redefining its international approach. The United Kingdom has already taken action by becoming involved in new economic commitments, new trade agreements in Commonwealth countries but also from a diplomatic point of view in West Africa. While development aid remains a focal point of its intervention in Africa, it risks being undermined by the Brexit and its economic consequences. However, the United Kingdom is now gaining more freedom in its projects. "
The UK’s policy towards Africa post-Brexit
In The News, 24 May 2019 Tags: RUSI International, Brexit Briefings, UK, Europe, Africa
Morocco’s Strategy in Africa: Rooting Back
Commentary, 23 May 2019
Youssef Tobi
Morocco is redeveloping its African roots. To the benefit of all concerned.
Tags: RUSI International, African Union, Africa, Middle East and North AfricaPages
Ethiopia’s Security Dilemmas
Commentary, 18 July 2019Ann M Fitz-Gerald
The recent murders of regional officials and top federal army officers raise serious questions about Ethiopia’s ability to manage and contain various regional militias and militant formations which could threaten the country’s territorial integrity.
Domestic Security, National Security, Africa
Morocco’s Strategy in Africa: Rooting Back
Commentary, 23 May 2019Youssef Tobi
Morocco is redeveloping its African roots. To the benefit of all concerned.
RUSI International, African Union, Africa, Middle East and North Africa
Reinvigorating the Forgotten Financial Fight Against Al-Shabaab
Commentary, 8 May 2019Tom Keatinge
The lessons learned from disrupting Daesh financing must be applied to the unchecked funding of Al-Shabaab, the jihadist fundamentalist group based in East Africa.
Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, AML/CTF, Horn of Africa, Terrorism, Africa
Libya and France: A Revival of ‘Napoleonism’?
Commentary, 1 May 2019Youssef Tobi
France appears to be relying on force to patch up problems in Africa, and particularly in Libya. None of this is compatible with President Macron’s lofty foreign policy declarations.
Sahel, France, Libya, Terrorism, Europe, Africa, Middle East and North Africa
Sudan’s Protests: Something New?
Commentary, 24 January 2019Michael Jones
A wave of protests sweeping the country may, unlike previous crises, be quite significant.
Horn of Africa, National Security Studies, Sudan, STRIVE - Horn of Africa, Global Security Issues, National Security, Resilience, AfricaPages
2016 Year Ahead: Countering the Illegal Wildlife Trade
Multimedia, 18 December 2015 Tags: National Security Studies, Organised Crime, Organised Crime, Africa
An Inevitable Tragedy or Tentative Hope in Sudan?
RUSI Newsbrief, 19 July 2019Michael Jones
Whether the recently agreed peace deal in Sudan, allegedly aimed at a democratic transition and civilian rule, will lead to stability is far from a forgone conclusion.
RUSI Newsbrief, African Union, National Security Studies, Sudan, Domestic Security, National Security, Africa
Clan Conflict and Violent Extremism in the North-Eastern Counties of Kenya
Conference Reports, 28 June 2019Gayatri Sahgal, Timothy Kimaiyo, Abdulrahman Hamo Mohamed, Stephen Rotich, David Karienye and Ahmed Osman Warfa
The Conference on Clan Conflict and Violent Extremism in the North-Eastern Counties of Kenya, held by RUSI in January 2019, shared research on the connections between clan conflicts and violent...
RUSI International, Horn of Africa, Tackling Extremism, Conference Reports, European Union, Counterinsurgency, STRIVE - Horn of Africa, International Responses, Global Security Issues, Resilience, Terrorism, Africa
Book Review: Fighting for Peace in Somalia: A History and Analysis of the African Union Mission (AMISOM), 2007–2017
RUSI Journal, 25 April 2019Alexandria Reid
Alexandria Reid reviews Fighting for Peace in Somalia: A History and Analysis of the African Union Mission (AMISOM), 2007–2017, by Paul D. Williams.
RUSI Journal, African Union, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding, Africa
Climate Change Challenges and Djibouti: A Photoessay
RUSI Journal, 25 April 2019Susan Schulman
A changing climate is rapidly transforming the country.
Climate Security, RUSI Journal, Africa
Book Review: Total Onslaught: War and Revolution in Southern Africa Since 1945
RUSI Journal, 28 January 2019Sue Onslow
Sue Onslow reviews Total Onslaught: War and Revolution in Southern Africa Since 1945, by Paul Moorcraft.
RUSI Journal, History, AfricaPages
Emerging Security Issues in the Horn of Africa
Events, 27 June 2019At this event, Ambassador Monica Juma, Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kenya, spoke on emerging security issues in the Horn of Africa.
National Security Studies, Africa
RUSI MEMBERS ONLY: The Nigerian Army's Operation against Boko Haram
Events, 26 June 2017Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai is the Chief of Army Staff of Nigeria and addressed RUSI Members on current Nigerian land operations and the fight against Boko Haram.
Africa
BY INVITATION ONLY: Roundtable on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism in East Africa
Events, 12 May 2017To coincide with the London Somalia Conference 2017, The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Center of Excellence for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (ICEPCVE) hosts a...
Horn of Africa, National Security Studies, Terrorism, Africa
Whitehall Paper Launch: Poaching, Wildlife Trafficking and Security in Africa: Myths and Realities
Events, 12 January 2017RUSI marked the launch of a landmark study giving the most detailed picture yet of the range of security threats posed by poaching and wildlife trafficking.
Organised Crime, Africa
Gender, Conflict and Peace: How Should Women Lead in Peacekeeping and Post-Conflict Operations?
Events, 8 March 2016In celebration of International Women’s Day, RUSI’s Under 35s Forum a panel discussion on the role of women in peacekeeping and post-conflict reconstruction
Central and South America, Global Security Issues, Africa, Central and South Asia, Middle East and North AfricaPages
"Cathy Haenlein talks to BBC Newshour about saiko fishing in Ghana. [From 35:45]"
BBC Newshour 22/06/19
In The News, 22 June 2019 Tags: China, National Security Studies, Africa, Pacific
"On the eve of Britain’s exit from the European Union, the country is redefining its international approach. The United Kingdom has already taken action by becoming involved in new economic commitments, new trade agreements in Commonwealth countries but also from a diplomatic point of view in West Africa. While development aid remains a focal point of its intervention in Africa, it risks being undermined by the Brexit and its economic consequences. However, the United Kingdom is now gaining more freedom in its projects."
The UK’s policy towards Africa post-Brexit
In The News, 24 May 2019 Tags: RUSI International, Brexit Briefings, UK, Europe, Africa
"The fragmentation he (President Omar al-Bashir) fostered now leaves a problem for Sudan’s elite as they struggle to maintain consensus between themselves. Senior army commanders appear to be at the forefront of the transition, but it is unclear whether any prospective leader has the political capital to both assuage their rivals and appease the protesters. "
Sudan in transition: Two broad factors that will determine what happens now
In The News, 25 April 2019 Tags: National Security Studies, Sudan, Africa
"When the border between Ethiopia and Eritrea reopened in September 2018, it was a momentous occasion for the two neighbours. For the first time in twenty years, people on both sides were free to reunite with their loved ones."
With Ethiopia’s border now open, why are Eritreans still fleeing to Sudan?
In The News, 15 January 2019 Tags: National Security Studies, Sudan, Africa
"Sudan has long been a hub for migration in multiple directions. Corruption, conflict, concurrent levels of deprivation and rapid economic expansion, porous borders and transnational kinship ties all help encourage, facilitate and expedite irregular migration. But the recent flows of Eritreans, fleeing conscription and political violence, into Sudan with intentions of continuing to Europe, has resulted in increased attention on irregular migration in the country."
Sudan: From People Smuggling to Human Trafficking
In The News, 9 January 2019 Tags: National Security Studies, Africa
Turkey, the US and the S-400: A Counter-Narrative
India Tightens Control Over Jammu and Kashmir
How can Coordinating Public, Private and People Help Reduce the Impact of a Grey-Zone Incident?