Violent extremists are using #IllicitEconomies to expand across the #Sahel and spread southwards.

On 7 May, we explore the overlapping objectives of violent extremist groups involved in illicit economies. Register for the online seminar. issafrica.org/events/violent…

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Seminar > Violent extremist groups and illicit economies in West Africa

What is the nexus between armed groups and illicit economies in southern #Mali and northern #Benin ? Join the discussion online on 7 May issafrica.org/events/violent…

#Ukraine #Africa ISS Today > issafrica.org/iss-today/ukra…

Rather than asking African countries to pick a side, should #Ukraine focus on specifics like the abduction of children or support for international humanitarian law?

ISS Today by Peter Fabricius on Ukraine’s continuing #Africa outreach campaign Denys Reva issafrica.org/iss-today/ukra…

#Ukraine #Africa ISS Today > issafrica.org/iss-today/ukra…

ISS Today > Ukraine steps up its charm offensive in Africa

Ukraine has opened several new African embassies, still hoping for a better return on its investment.

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#SummitoftheFuture 𝘐𝘚𝘚 𝘛𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺 > issafrica.org/iss-today/time…

Violent extremists are using #IllicitEconomies to expand across the #Sahel and spread southwards.

On 7 May, we explore the overlapping objectives of violent extremist groups involved in illicit economies. Register for the online seminar issafrica.org/events/violent…

Although Africa makes up 28% of UN membership and often dominates the UN #SecurityCouncil agenda, involvement in #SummitoftheFuture preparations has been limited.

ISS Today #AfricaintheWorld > issafrica.org/iss-today/time…

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My piece in May's edition of UN Today 'An inevitable ‘too little, too late’ scenario for UNSC reform?' argues that global leaders must acknowledge that the intergovernmental negotiation process will not lead to meaningful change any time soon.

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ISS Today > Time running out for Africa’s input on the Summit of the Future

Africa can’t afford to continue being absent from the UN’s pivotal shake-up of global governance.

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1) Today at the #AUHQ : Orientation & Induction of the 3rd Cohort of African Youth Ambassadors for Peace African Union Youth Ambassadors for Peace , and youth experts from the #YPS Roster by the Youth for Peace Program ( #Y4P ) of the African Union, in collaboration w/ ISS .

The 2024 #SthlmForum kicks off on 6 May on the theme ‘On the edge: Navigating a changing world’.

Tune in📺 to the live stream of the opening panel ‘Building trust in a divided world’ with:

🎙️Fonteh Akum, Amitabh Behar, Betty Bigombe, Katja Keul & Jan Knutsson, and moderator…

#Africa 's workforce is booming, but will there be enough jobs? Our AfricanFutures research explores how education, technology & policy can unlock Africa's economic potential. #FutureofWork #InternationalWorkersDay

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[ON AIR] A group of Chinese coast guard vessels have used water cannon to damage a ship from the Philippines - in the latest dispute between certain parts of the ocean between the two countries. Timothy Walker: Maritime Project Leader & Senior Researcher, ISS #SAfmSunrise

Seminar > Violent extremist groups and illicit economies in West Africa

What is the nexus between armed groups and illicit economies in southern #Mali and northern #Benin ? Join the discussion online on 7 May issafrica.org/events/violent…