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  Sahel Regional Report - Biomass Production in 2024: Analysis and Outlook for 2025 24/03/2025

  Summary :

  Action Against Hunger's 2024 regional report assesses biomass production in the Sahel and West Africa. Following a poor rainy season in 2023, 2024 was...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Chad , Mali , Mauritania , Nigeria , Senegal , Benin

  Organizations : Action Against Hunger – Regional Office for West and Central Africa (ROWCA)
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NGO / Association report / Governance, Security and human rights,
Sahel Regional Report - Biomass Production in 2024: Analysis and Outlook for 2025 24/03/2025
Summary :
Action Against Hunger's 2024 regional report assesses biomass production in the Sahel and West Africa. Following a poor rainy season in 2023, 2024 was marked by abundant rainfall, particularly in the central Sahel, leading to exceptional biomass yields in Niger, Chad, and Burkina Faso. In contrast, coastal countries and some agricultural areas of Mali, Senegal, and southern Chad recorded moderate to low biomass production. Despite sufficient overall resource availability, access is hampered by insecurity, restrictions on livestock mobility, and pressure on grazing land. The report highlights the importance of sustainable resource management, support for pastoralists, and facilitating cross-border transhumance before the 2025 dry season.
Keywords :
Politics, Political party, Natural ressources, Security, Development, Gold, Poverty, Human security, Vulnerability, Knowlege production
Organizations :
Action Against Hunger – Regional Office for West and Central Africa (ROWCA)
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• Journal article / Governance, Inclusion,

  Youth Inclusion in Labor Markets in Niger: Livelihoods and Gender Dynamics 26/03/2025

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  This study examines the labor market inclusion of young Nigeriens (18-35 years old), focusing on gender and poverty dynamics. It reveals that largely ...

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  Country : Niger

  Organizations : AFD, ODI, Laboratory of Studies and Research on Social Dynamics and Local Development (LASDEL)
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Journal article / Governance, Inclusion,
Youth Inclusion in Labor Markets in Niger: Livelihoods and Gender Dynamics 26/03/2025
Summary :
This study examines the labor market inclusion of young Nigeriens (18-35 years old), focusing on gender and poverty dynamics. It reveals that largely underemployed youth rely heavily on informal self-employment, with limited income security and restricted access to productive assets. The high cost of education significantly hinders labor market integration, particularly for the poorest. Migration is perceived as an opportunity, but it is often too costly and risky. Young women, particularly vulnerable, are increasingly entering the labor market to support their families, despite rigid gender norms. Changing social norms, community initiatives (such as tontines and support groups), and NGO support are key factors in youth inclusion. The report emphasizes the importance of accessible and relevant training and highlights how Niger's sociopolitical context shapes poverty trajectories and youth labor market participation.
Keywords :
Politics, Political party, Inequality, Gender, Natural ressources, Justice, Education, Gold, Poverty, EMPLOYMENT
Organizations :
AFD, ODI, Laboratory of Studies and Research on Social Dynamics and Local Development (LASDEL)
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• Journal article / Security and human rights,

  Combating early marriage by empowering girls (Mali, Niger, Togo) 28/03/2025

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  This study, conducted in Mali, Niger, and Togo, analyzes the sociocultural, economic, and legal determinants of child marriage (CM) and proposes empow...

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  Country : Mali , Niger , Togo

  Organizations : Laboratory of Studies and Research on Social Dynamics and Local Development (LASDEL)
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Journal article / Security and human rights,
Combating early marriage by empowering girls (Mali, Niger, Togo) 28/03/2025
Summary :
This study, conducted in Mali, Niger, and Togo, analyzes the sociocultural, economic, and legal determinants of child marriage (CM) and proposes empowering girls as a strategy to combat it. Despite national laws, traditional and religious norms, particularly Islam, favor the continuation of this practice. Child marriage is often perceived as a protection mechanism against out-of-wedlock pregnancies, a religious obligation, or an economic survival strategy. The low educational attainment of girls and poverty exacerbate the phenomenon. The research mobilized a multidisciplinary and mixed-methods approach, involving qualitative and quantitative surveys. The authors recommend greater involvement of community actors and a change in social norms. Empowering girls through education and economic skills is essential to break the intergenerational cycle of poverty and domination.
Keywords :
Gender, Natural ressources, Political Violence, Education, Family, Gold, Threat, Soicial sciences, Researh, Knowlege production
Organizations :
Laboratory of Studies and Research on Social Dynamics and Local Development (LASDEL)
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• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance, Security and human rights,

  The mirage of democratic transition in Chad 19/03/2025

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  This article analyzes the ongoing democratic transition in Chad following the death of President Idriss Déby in 2021. While his son, Mahamat Déby, too...

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  Country : Chad

  Organizations : Le Rubicon
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance, Security and human rights,
The mirage of democratic transition in Chad 19/03/2025
Summary :
This article analyzes the ongoing democratic transition in Chad following the death of President Idriss Déby in 2021. While his son, Mahamat Déby, took power by circumventing the Constitution, the international community largely supported this succession, notably France, the European Union, and the United States. Despite peace agreements and a national dialogue, the transition has been marked by electoral reports and violence, such as the repression of the October 2022 protests. The author criticizes the complacency of international partners in the face of this political dynasty and emphasizes the urgent need for increasing diplomatic pressure. The opposition and certain rebel groups remain excluded from the process, making true democratization unlikely.
Keywords :
Politics, State, Natural ressources, Security, Peace, Mediation, Election, Gold, Dialogue, Transition
Organizations :
Le Rubicon
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