Civil Society
Tuesday, January 19, 2016 - 06:45
El Salvador's two main political parties are scrambling to respond to the nation's historically high homicide rate, but neither appears to be proposing any novel security strategies.
Tuesday, January 19, 2016 - 06:35
Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos has signed a law that imposes tougher sentences on the perpetrators of acid attacks.
Tuesday, December 22, 2015 - 08:34
An African Union official says the continental body and the rest of the international community will not sit by and watch the escalation of violence and human rights violations and abuses continue in Burundi. Erastus Mwencha, deputy chairman of the African Union Commission said the peacekeepers, approved Saturday by the African Union Peace and Security Council are meant to prevent further violence and protect the citizens.
Friday, December 18, 2015 - 07:06
In August 2015, El Salvador registered its bloodiest month since its 1980-1992 civil war. There were 907 murders, including 52 in a single day on August 27. The country is on track to end the year with over 6,000 murders in a population of just 6.4 million, making it the most violent country not at war in the world.
Friday, December 18, 2015 - 06:33
In facilitating the process of securitization, African leaders avoid the real challenge of addressing the roots of human insecurity within their countries and regions.
Monday, December 14, 2015 - 06:59
The closing ceremony of the OSCE’s Community Security Initiative (CSI) project took place in Bishkek today with the participation of Kyrgyz officials, donor countries and international organizations.
Friday, December 4, 2015 - 09:30
Panel One
The Honorable Linda Thomas-Greenfield
Assistant Secretary, Bureau Of African Affairs
U.S. Department of State
Washington , D.C.
Panel Two
Dr. Josh Siegle
Director Of Research, Africa Center For Strategic Studies
National Defense University
Washington , D.C.
Mr. Thierry Vircoulon
Central Africa Project Director
International Crisis Group
Nairobi , Kenya
Friday, December 4, 2015 - 06:27
Strong actions are needed, but they should be part of a coherent institutional framework.
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 - 06:16
President Uhuru Kenyatta announced on Monday a raft of measures to bolster the fight against corruption that is endemic in East Africa's largest economy.
Friday, November 20, 2015 - 06:45
Lebanese security forces carried out a series of arrests overnight, security sources said on Friday, as part of a crackdown launched after twin suicide bomb attacks killed 44 people in Beirut last week.