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  Pastoralist Vulnerabilities and At-Risk Groups in Atakora (Benin) 22/05/2025

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  The report “An Assessment of the Experiences and Vulnerabilities of Pastoralists and At-Risk Groups in the Atakora Department of Benin” explores the r...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Niger , Nigeria , Benin , Togo

  Organizations : Stichting Elva
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International agencies report / Security and human rights,
Pastoralist Vulnerabilities and At-Risk Groups in Atakora (Benin) 22/05/2025
Summary :
The report “An Assessment of the Experiences and Vulnerabilities of Pastoralists and At-Risk Groups in the Atakora Department of Benin” explores the root causes of agro-pastoral conflicts and the recruitment strategies of violent extremist organizations (VEOs) in northern Benin. Conducted by Elva Community Engagement in 2022, the study reveals that land reforms, forced sedentarization, socio-political marginalization (particularly of Fulani groups), and intercommunal tensions have been exploited by groups such as JNIM and ISGS. Youth and women are especially vulnerable due to economic exclusion and restrictive social systems. The report also highlights weak local resilience mechanisms and the need for community-driven interventions. Despite rising insecurity, trust in state-led security efforts remains relatively high among local populations.
Keywords :
Gender, Security, Conflict, Political Violence, Education, Human security, Violence, Threat, Soicial sciences, Knowlege production
Organizations :
Stichting Elva
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• Infographie / Governance, Security and human rights,

  Africa’s Unprecedented Urbanization Is Reshaping Its Security Landscape 22/05/2025

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  The infographic titled “Africa’s Unprecedented Urbanization Is Reshaping Its Security Landscape”, published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Mali , Nigeria , Ivory Coste , Sudan , Somalia , Kenya , Democratic Republic of Congo

  Organizations : Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS)
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Infographie / Governance, Security and human rights,
Africa’s Unprecedented Urbanization Is Reshaping Its Security Landscape 22/05/2025
Summary :
The infographic titled “Africa’s Unprecedented Urbanization Is Reshaping Its Security Landscape”, published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies in May 2025, visualizes the impact of rapid urban growth on security dynamics across the continent. By 2050, Africa’s urban population is projected to reach 1.4 billion. The infographic highlights how informal urban settlements are becoming increasingly vulnerable to organized crime, militant activity, gang violence, and rising social tensions. Urban centers like Khartoum, Goma, Bamako, and Maiduguri are emerging as key hotspots of insecurity. The document calls for urban security approaches that prioritize community-based policing, social services, and inclusive governance, warning against heavy-handed or exclusionary strategies that risk further alienating marginalized populations.
Keywords :
Politics, Natural ressources, Security, Conflict, Political Violence, Gold, Human security, Violence, Threat, Urbanisation
Organizations :
Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS)
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• Infographie / Security and human rights,

  A Record Number of Forced Displacements in Africa Due to Conflicts 16/05/2025

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  In 2024, the number of forcibly displaced people in Africa reached a record high, exceeding 45 million, a 14% increase from the previous year. The maj...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Cameroon , Chad , Mali , Niger , Nigeria , Central African Republic , Sudan , Somalia , Mozambique , Ethiopia

  Organizations : Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS)
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Infographie / Security and human rights,
A Record Number of Forced Displacements in Africa Due to Conflicts 16/05/2025
Summary :
In 2024, the number of forcibly displaced people in Africa reached a record high, exceeding 45 million, a 14% increase from the previous year. The majority (over 34 million) are internally displaced. The Sudan emerged as the epicenter of the crisis, with 12.6 million displaced due to fighting between the army and Rapid Support Forces. Other severely affected countries include the DR Congo, Somalia, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Mali, and Cameroon. Primary causes include armed conflicts, state repression (notably in Eritrea and Rwanda), regional instability, and acute food insecurity. The report emphasizes the growing interlinkage between security and humanitarian crises and calls for greater international support to address the complex political and humanitarian challenges across the continent.
Keywords :
Natural ressources, Security, Peace, Conflict, Political Violence, Gold, Human security, Violence, Threat, Civil Society
Organizations :
Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS)
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• International agencies report / Security and human rights,

  Armed Groups and the Conflict Economy in the National Parks of Burkina Faso, Niger, and Benin 22/05/2025

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  The report “Armed Groups and the Conflict Economy in National Parks of Burkina Faso, Niger and Benin” examines the growing control of violent extremis...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Niger , Nigeria , Benin , Togo

  Organizations : Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC)
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International agencies report / Security and human rights,
Armed Groups and the Conflict Economy in the National Parks of Burkina Faso, Niger, and Benin 22/05/2025
Summary :
The report “Armed Groups and the Conflict Economy in National Parks of Burkina Faso, Niger and Benin” examines the growing control of violent extremist groups (notably JNIM and ISSP) over the WAP complex (W, Arly, and Pendjari parks). These groups leverage illicit economies (smuggling, gold mining, poaching) and state absence to impose alternative governance through zakat and protection in exchange for access to natural resources. The report highlights long-standing local grievances, land disputes, weak state presence, and evolving intercommunal tensions. Armed groups use these dynamics to expand toward coastal countries. Relations between communities, park rangers, and the state are tense, often marked by abuse, mistrust, and violence. WAP thus becomes a strategic zone for consolidating armed control and illicit logistics. The report urges a coordinated response blending security, governance, and development strategies to address structural vulnerabilities.
Keywords :
State, Natural ressources, Security, Justice, Conflict, Political Violence, Gold, Human security, Threat, Civil Society
Organizations :
Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC)
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