ISS
Coverage of ISS in the Nexus archive.
- Madagascar: Rampant Kidnappings Spread Fear and Insecurity in Madagascar
Madagascar is experiencing rampant kidnappings that spread fear and insecurity. The transitional government's ability to curb this violent crime wave is critical, as solutions require more than military deployment.
- South Sudan: Arms Smuggling - a Key Threat to South Sudan's December Elections
South Sudan's transition faces threats from arms smuggling driven by external forces, posing risks to the December elections. Illicit arms flows into the country are increasingly influenced by regional dynamics.
- Who is Anil Menon, the Indian-origin NASA astronaut of Malayali descent set to travel to space?
Anil Menon, NASA’s first astronaut of Malayali origin, is set to travel to space as part of a historic ISS mission to conduct groundbreaking research.
- Congo-Kinshasa: Delayed Containment of Ebola Could Cost DR Congo and Uganda Billions
Delayed containment of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda could cost billions, with over $700 million in additional health financing needed to prevent a wider regional crisis.
- Central Africa: Weak Governance of Gold Mining Still Drives Conflict in Central Africa
Neither Cameroon nor the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is effectively addressing unregulated gold mining, which continues to fuel conflict in Central Africa. Weak governance of the sector remains a critical issue.
- Africa: Migration Starts Beyond South Africa's Borders - Responses Should Too
South Africa cannot build enough fences or deport enough immigrants to address the consequences of instability in neighboring countries. Migration responses need to extend beyond South Africa's borders.
- Africa: Why Eastern DR Congo's Peace Efforts Are Vital to Containing Ebola
Conflict, mistrust, and closed borders are hindering the containment of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighboring countries. Peace efforts in Eastern DR Congo are vital for containing the outbreak.
- South Sudan: South Sudan's Sexual Violence Crisis - More Than a Wartime Phenomenon
South Sudan faces a persistent sexual violence crisis that is not solely a wartime issue. The crisis highlights serious failures by the state, peacekeeping missions, and justice mechanisms in protecting civilians.
- Africa: How Voluntary and Safe Are Burundian Refugee Returns From Tanzania?
The coercive repatriation of Burundian refugees from Tanzania risks creating cycles of displacement ahead of Burundi's 2027 elections. The article highlights concerns about the safety and voluntariness of refugee returns.
- Africa: Will Global Turmoil Push Africa's Leaders to Prioritise Agriculture?
The article discusses whether global turmoil will prompt African leaders to prioritize agriculture, noting that the path for agricultural transformation is clear but leaders must recognize its value.
- Africa: Peacekeeping Funding Cuts Mean Africa Must Rethink Security
African governments must address peacekeeping funding cuts by developing more accountable and effective security systems without creating new dependencies.
- Advisers urge JP Morgan investors to vote to split chair and CEO positions
Investors in JP Morgan are being urged to vote in favour of splitting the role of chief executive and chair, amid concerns over the power wielded by Jamie Dimon. ISS and Glass Lewis have thrown their weight behind a shareholder resolution to ensure two separate people hold the office. The vote is due to take place at the bank's annual general meeting on 19 May.
- Where does Earth's mysterious 'ring current' come from? NASA and the US Space Force are launching a mission to find out
NASA and the US Space Force are launching a mission to investigate Earth's mysterious 'ring current'. The mission includes NASA's STORIE mission mounted to the outside of the ISS. The goal is to find the origin of the 'ring current' phenomenon.