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Africa
Placing African voices at the forefront of the debate, we explore the reform of armies, police and governance across Africa, including disarmament and demobilisation processes throughout the continent. Africa is increasingly central to the politics of energy and minerals around the world. The role of business in Africa is another major theme of the programme, and RUSI Africa experts often provide consultancy and contract research for clients. The Africa programme also brings together researchers and policy-makers from across the spectrum, in order to stimulate discussion and action on all aspects of African security and development.The RUSI Africa programme examines a region that is fast becoming a global feature in the defence and security landscape.
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Zimbabwe Deputy Prime Minister on country's development
Commentary: 12 Jul 2010
Zimbabwe's Deputy Prime Minister, Thokozani Khupe, briefs RUSI on security, economic and democratic developments in her country.
Zimbabwe's Deputy Prime Minister, Thokozani Khupe, briefs RUSI on security, economic and democratic developments in her country.
Making the case for security sector reform in Zimbabwe
News: 29 Sep 2009
Zimbabwe's recovery hinges on security and security sector reform, a new RUSI research paper warns.
Zimbabwe's recovery hinges on security and security sector reform, a new RUSI research paper warns.
United Nations Peacekeeping in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
News: 11 Nov 2009
Alan Doss, Head of the MONUC peacekeeping force in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, discusses the challenges of ending conflict and building peace in a vast country that is vital to its region.
Alan Doss, Head of the MONUC peacekeeping force in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, discusses the challenges of ending conflict and building peace in a vast country that is vital to its region.
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11/7: The July 2010 Kampala Bombings
Commentary: 20 Jul 2010
In the aftermath of the Kampala bombings, contentious questions are being raised regarding the influence of extremist groups in the region. With Uganda calling for a consolidated military presence in the country, is Somalia becoming the new Afghanistan?
In the aftermath of the Kampala bombings, contentious questions are being raised regarding the influence of extremist groups in the region. With Uganda calling for a consolidated military presence in the country, is Somalia becoming the new Afghanistan?
The Horn of Africa: A Changing of the Guards?
Articles: 17 Mar 2010 by Knox Chitiyo
A spate of elections and referendums in the Horn of Africa will inevitably add to the already unstable mix of insurgency, potential secession, and militarisation
A spate of elections and referendums in the Horn of Africa will inevitably add to the already unstable mix of insurgency, potential secession, and militarisation
Nigeria 2010: All Change
Articles: 17 Mar 2010 by Knox Chitiyo
Can the growing civilianisation of Nigeria's politics bring greater security in the face of both religious conflict and the potentially fractious 2011 elections?
Can the growing civilianisation of Nigeria's politics bring greater security in the face of both religious conflict and the potentially fractious 2011 elections?
Ballots, not Bullets: The Sudanese Elections and Beyond
Articles: 20 May 2010 by Anna Rader
Sudan's first multi-party elections in twenty-four years have proven to be every bit as challenging as envisaged
Sudan's first multi-party elections in twenty-four years have proven to be every bit as challenging as envisaged
The Charles Taylor Trial
Commentary: 17 Jul 2009
The trial of Charles Taylor is a milestone for justice in Africa; but it also has a global significance. Beyond the penny dreadful, stereotypical media headlines of dictators running for cover, this trial could also have a serious impact on domestic politics and foreign policy in London and Washington.
The trial of Charles Taylor is a milestone for justice in Africa; but it also has a global significance. Beyond the penny dreadful, stereotypical media headlines of dictators running for cover, this trial could also have a serious impact on domestic politics and foreign policy in London and Washington.
Somali Piracy Q&A
Commentary: 3 Jun 2009
Piracy off the cost of Somalia has become an increasingly salient international issue. These questions and answers provide a background understanding of the phenomenon and survey possible responses from the shipping industry and the international community.
Piracy off the cost of Somalia has become an increasingly salient international issue. These questions and answers provide a background understanding of the phenomenon and survey possible responses from the shipping industry and the international community.
Disarmament, Demobilisation, Reintegration and Local Ownership in the Great Lakes
Commentary: 17 Apr 2009
Rwanda's programme of disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration is distinctive for the minimal involvement of the UN. The programme's success raises important questions about local ownership in peacebuilding efforts.
Rwanda's programme of disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration is distinctive for the minimal involvement of the UN. The programme's success raises important questions about local ownership in peacebuilding efforts.
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