When a Distant Strait Becomes Africa’s Problem
The Strait of Hormuz is often treated as a distant geopolitical flashpoint, far removed from everyday realities in African capitals. Yet,...
The Role of the Press Media in Resistance during the Apartheid in South Africa
When we think about resistance under apartheid, we tend to picture mass protests, underground movements, and armed struggle. This understanding...
Internal Labor Migration to Addis Ababa: Visibility, Marginality, and Securitization
Addis Ababa, the capital seat of Ethiopia and the diplomatic capital of Africa, is among the fastest urbanizing cities of the continent. The city’s...
What to Expect in the Middle East: Lessons From the Horn on Drones and Warfare
While globally, drone use is neither new nor rare, in Africa, drone use in conflicts like Sudan and Ethiopia, has stricken curiosity. The deployment...
Transitional Justice for Whom? A Reading Response
In Rethinking Transitional Justice for the Twenty-First Century: Beyond the end of history, Dustin Sharp explores in chapter three the question to...
The Paradox We Overlook: Sustainable Consumption, The Environment, and You
Our environment is in distress, and we are paying a dire price through famine, floods, drought, environmental pollution, wildfires, rising sea...
Ethiopia Towards the June 2026 Elections
Nigeria’s Journey to the 2027 General Elections: The African Union’s Resolve Under Test, Again
Bridging Policy and Practice: Strengthening Ethiopia’s Position as a Climate Leader
Libya’s Entanglement: Any Credible Roadmap?
Call for an Expression of Interest to develop the Tana Forum Policy Papers
Terms of Reference: ADevelopment of the ‘’Tana Policy Papers’’ for the 12th Edition of the Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa. Call...
Call for Expression of Interest: State of Peace and Security Report (Year 2025)
Background: Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa The Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa (THLF) was established by the Institute for...
Save the Date: The 12th Tana Forum to Convene from 23–25 October 2026
The Tana Forum Secretariat is pleased to announce the date and theme of the 12th edition of the Tana High-Level Forum on Security. Scheduled to take...
Extension of Deadline: Call for Abstracts | Submission for a Workshop on Ontologies of Peace in Ethiopian Societies
Introduction The Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) in collaboration with the CoRE on Interdisciplinary Peace is organizing a workshop...
IPSS Engages Global Partners at UM6P International Staff Exchange Week in Rabat
The Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) participated in the International Staff Exchange Week hosted by the University of Mohammed VI...
Call for Abstracts: Submission for a Workshop on Ontologies of Peace in Ethiopian Societies
Introduction The Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) in collaboration with the CoRE on Interdisciplinary Peace is organizing a workshop...
From Ratification To Reality: Protecting Women’s SRHR In Conflict And Fragile Contexts
Event Focus: Protecting Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Conflict and Fragile Contexts. Find concept note → here...
Ontologies of Peace in Ethiopian Societies
The Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) in collaboration with the CoRE on Interdisciplinary Peace is organizing a workshop titled...