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A unique new AI-powered tool developed by ISS is helping #SouthAfrica stop #corruption before it becomes entrenched. The tracker identifies warning signs of state capture, enabling early action before public institutions are compromised. Details in the ISS Spotlight: issafrica.org/impact/using-a…

Seminar > From Madlanga revelations to criminal justice reform Join ISS on 11 Nov online or in Pretoria to discuss how to protect SA’s criminal justice system. Speakers are: Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia, NDPP Andy Mothibi and BACSA head Anton du Plessis. issafrica.org/events/from-ma…

Creating a new SA anti-corruption body won't necessarily lead to convictions of elite offenders. A new body could drain staff from existing agencies and stretch limited resources. Ahead of #Madlanga’s findings, Parliament should consider boosting current institutions. ISS Today

Policy Brief > How business can help build a safer South Africa: lessons from the Violence Prevention Forum Violence in SA affects employees, supply chains and communities. How can business become a genuine partner in prevention, rather than just a funder? issafrica.org/research/polic…

ISS Today > Could a new agency stop crime syndicates infiltrating the police? Ahead of the Madlanga Commission’s recommendations, Parliament should carefully review South Africa’s capacity to investigate and prosecute serious crime. issafrica.org/iss-today/coul…

East Africa Report > Considerations for a workable transitional justice process for Sudan Decades of peace accords promised accountability, but none delivered. What will finally end #Sudan's cycle of violence? issafrica.org/research/east-…

Post-midterms, US-Africa relations will still be shaped by individual ties, commercial bargaining power and alignment with #Trump’s priorities. African governments cannot rely on Democratic control of Congress to protect their interests. ISS Today by @priyal_singh @RonakGopaldas

Seminar > From authority to action: leveraging existing powers to prevent corruption #SouthAfrica has extensive legal powers to tackle #corruption, but many are underused. Join ISS and @RSASIU online or in Pretoria on 19 November to talk about acting before public funds are lost. issafrica.org/events/from-au…

Trump’s weakened position after the midterms shouldn’t be confused with diminished international ambitions. He may use executive powers to pursue high-profile deals and cement his legacy. Africa should prepare for greater volatility. ISS Today by @priyal_singh @RonakGopaldas

Dialogue > Mental health, psychosocial support and peacebuilding in Africa The #AU is developing guidelines to integrate psychosocial support into #peacebuilding. Join ISS and partners on 11 Nov in Addis to explore how #MHPSS can strengthen recovery after conflict #PCRD issafrica.org/events/mental-…

ISS Today > A weakened Trump could mean more volatile US policy for Africa Democratic control of Congress could push Trump towards a more confrontational and uncompromising foreign policy. issafrica.org/iss-today/a-we…

2⃣State procurement is a major risk: the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa alone paid out more than R1 billion for security services between 2021 and 2026 without following procurement processes.

1⃣Some company owners allegedly linked to organised crime have used private security registration to acquire firearms, intimidate rivals and extort clients.

Can South Africa turn #MadlangaCommission revelations into meaningful reform and stronger accountability? Join ISS online or in Pretoria on 11 Nov to explore how to tackle police corruption, disrupt organised crime networks and strengthen the integrity of justice institutions. issafrica.org/events/from-ma…

Can lasting peace be achieved without addressing the psychological trauma caused by conflict? Join ISS and partners in Addis Ababa on 11 Nov to discuss African-led, community-based approaches to #MHPSS in post-conflict reconstruction and peacebuilding #PCRD issafrica.org/events/mental-…

Foreign naval operations against Somali piracy can deliver immediate results, but risk deepening local grievances and sympathy for pirates. Strengthening coastal policing and cooperation between #Somalia’s federal and state authorities is a key part of the solution. ISS Today

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Somali piracy is rising as the Iran war diverts foreign navies, and #Puntland’s security capacity is stretched thin. Somali authorities should lead anti-piracy operations, backed by coordinated international naval support. ISS Today #MaritimeSecurity