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  After the Sahelian failure, rethinking the software of French policy in Africa 31/01/2025

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  The article “After the Sahelian failure, rethinking the software of French policy in Africa” by Alain Antil and Thierry Vircoulon, published on April ...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Chad , Mali , Niger , Nigeria , Senegal , Ivory Coste , Guinea , Algeria , Libya

  Organizations : French Institute of International Relations (Ifri)
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Thematic study / Governance, Security and human rights,
After the Sahelian failure, rethinking the software of French policy in Africa 31/01/2025
Summary :
The article “After the Sahelian failure, rethinking the software of French policy in Africa” by Alain Antil and Thierry Vircoulon, published on April 10, 2024 by the French Institute of International Relations (Ifri), analyzes the failure of French strategy in the Sahel and its broader repercussions on Paris' African policy. After the breakdown of relations with Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, France saw its influence collapse in the face of the rise of anti-French sentiment and the emergence of new partners such as Russia and China. The article identifies several contradictions in French policy: paternalism, the disconnection between analysis and political action, and the contradiction between migration policy and African diplomacy. It proposes a strategic repositioning, based on a realistic assessment of French interests in Africa, abandoning outdated approaches and integrating the new geopolitical realities of the continent.
Keywords :
Politics, Political party, Economic Development, Natural ressources, Security, Conflict, Jihad, Human security, Threat
Organizations :
French Institute of International Relations (Ifri)
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  The Salafization of society and the State in Niger 13/02/2025

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  The article The Salafization of Nigerien Society Against the State analyzes the evolution of Salafism in Niger and its impact on society and the State...

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  Country : Mali , Niger , Nigeria

  Organizations : Laboratory of Studies and Research on Social Dynamics and Local Development (LASDEL)
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Journal article / Governance,
The Salafization of society and the State in Niger 13/02/2025
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The article The Salafization of Nigerien Society Against the State analyzes the evolution of Salafism in Niger and its impact on society and the State. Since the July 2023 coup, three major forces have been competing for political influence: the military, the jihadists and the Salafists. The latter, although less visible, have a growing influence by spreading a fundamentalist religious ideology. The article traces the history of relations between Islam and the State in Niger, highlighting how Salafization has transformed the social and public sphere. However, it has not yet directly entered the political arena. Salafism presents itself as an alternative to Western models and corrupt regimes, attracting young people in particular. The author highlights the complexity of the situation and the ambiguity of the relations between Salafism, the State and international actors.
Keywords :
Politics, Political party, Power, State, Gender, Natural ressources, Justice, Social, Civil Society
Organizations :
Laboratory of Studies and Research on Social Dynamics and Local Development (LASDEL)
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  Refugee in One’s Own Country: A Collective Investigation into Internally Displaced Persons in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) 04/02/2025

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  The book Refugee in One’s Own Country: A Collective Investigation into Internally Displaced Persons in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) examines the plight ...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Mali , Ivory Coste , Togo , Ghana

  Organizations : UPPSALA University
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Research Report / Governance,
Refugee in One’s Own Country: A Collective Investigation into Internally Displaced Persons in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) 04/02/2025
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The book Refugee in One’s Own Country: A Collective Investigation into Internally Displaced Persons in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) examines the plight of individuals fleeing violence in Burkina Faso and seeking refuge in the capital. Conducted in 2021-2022 by a team of Burkinabè and French researchers, the study highlights the exclusion of these internally displaced persons (IDPs) from official statistics and humanitarian aid. Testimonies reveal harsh living conditions, difficulties integrating into the urban environment, and a lack of institutional recognition. The study also explores the complexity of the conflict in the "three-border zone" (Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger) and the spread of violence. Combining anthropological and geographical approaches, it sheds light on the displaced population’s adaptation strategies and their struggle for visibility amid an ongoing security and political crisis.
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Politics, Political party, Gender, Natural ressources, Education, Social, Soicial sciences, Researh, Knowlege production
Organizations :
UPPSALA University
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  Anatomy of “anti-French sentiment” 12/02/2025

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  The article Anatomy of “anti-French sentiment”, produced by Caroline Roussy and published by IRIS in March 2024, explores the origin and manifestation...

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  Country : Mali , Senegal , Benin , Ivory Coste , Togo , Guinea

  Organizations : IRIS
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Anatomy of “anti-French sentiment” 12/02/2025
Summary :
The article Anatomy of “anti-French sentiment”, produced by Caroline Roussy and published by IRIS in March 2024, explores the origin and manifestations of the rejection of France in West Africa and the Sahel. He encountered popular movements contesting the French presence, notably through symbolic acts and violent demonstrations. The text analyzes the involvement of activist figures like Kémi Séba and the influence of foreign powers like Russia. He underlines the absence of scientific methodology to measure this feeling and the role of African political elites who exploit this rejection. The article insists on the fact that this rejection is part of a historical dynamic linked to colonization, Françafrique and persistent economic imbalances.
Keywords :
Politics, Political party, Power, State, Sovereignty, Natural ressources, Jihad, Threat, Civil Society
Organizations :
IRIS
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