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  Niger : l’armée doit se battre contre les djihadistes et la corruption 25/11/2024

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  Niger faces a dual threat: jihadist attacks and corruption within its army. Armed groups operate in the east and west, severely testing defense forces...

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  Country : Niger

  Organizations : WATHI
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Article of media / Security and human rights,
Niger : l’armée doit se battre contre les djihadistes et la corruption 25/11/2024
Summary :
Niger faces a dual threat: jihadist attacks and corruption within its army. Armed groups operate in the east and west, severely testing defense forces. Simultaneously, corruption scandals tarnish military credibility. In May 2020, a fallen soldier's posthumous letter condemned the war's transformation into a "business." An audit by the General Inspectorate of the Armed Forces revealed that between 2014 and 2019, approximately 76 billion CFA francs (116 million euros) were embezzled in arms contracts, accounting for nearly 45% of the annual defense budget. This undermines the effectiveness of counterterrorism efforts and highlights the urgent need for reforms to restore trust and strengthen national security.
Keywords :
State, Bribery, Conflict, Jihad, Military activity, Violence, Crisis
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WATHI
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• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance, Security and human rights,

  Freedom in the World 2024 08/12/2025

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  The Freedom in the World 2024 – Guinea-Bissau report by Freedom House highlights persistent political instability. President Umaro Sissoco Embaló’s 20...

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  Country : Senegal , Guinea-Bissau

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Freedom in the World 2024 08/12/2025
Summary :
The Freedom in the World 2024 – Guinea-Bissau report by Freedom House highlights persistent political instability. President Umaro Sissoco Embaló’s 2019 electoral victory was internationally recognized, yet tensions between the presidency and parliament have deepened, culminating in the dissolution of the National Assembly in December 2023 and the use of force to block MPs from entering the building. No date for new legislative elections had been set by year-end. Press freedom remains extremely fragile: journalists and media outlets—especially Radio Capital FM—face harassment, intimidation, and violent attacks. Civil society actors and human rights defenders also encounter arbitrary detention and physical assaults. Widespread corruption, weak judicial access, illegal economic activities, gender inequalities, and the trafficking of talibé children for forced begging and labor severely undermine the rule of law. Overall, governance structures remain weak, and fundamental freedoms continue to be compromised in Guinea-Bissau.
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Politics, Bribery, Governance, Human Rights, Liberté d'expression, Instabilité
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WATHI
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  BTI 2024 Country Report : Mauritania, Bertelsmann Stiftung 28/11/2024

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  The BTI 2024 Country Report: Mauritania by the Bertelsmann Stiftung examines President Ould Ghazouani's consolidation of power, characterized by contr...

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  Country : Mauritania

  Organizations : Fondation Bertelsmann
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BTI 2024 Country Report : Mauritania, Bertelsmann Stiftung 28/11/2024
Summary :
The BTI 2024 Country Report: Mauritania by the Bertelsmann Stiftung examines President Ould Ghazouani's consolidation of power, characterized by controlling the ruling party, legally neutralizing former President Ould Abdel Aziz, and legitimizing authority through renewed official discourse. Despite improved communication, implemented policies have not led to significant changes. Economically, the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine have exposed Mauritania's vulnerability, relying on volatile international prices for main exports and cereal imports for food consumption. The upcoming natural gas production along the maritime border with Senegal holds promise but continues a trend of investments in the extractive sector with limited impact on the overall economy. Historically, since its independence in 1960, Mauritania has faced socio-economic and political challenges, including severe droughts in the 1970s, tensions between Arabic-speaking and non-Arabic-speaking communities, and a series of military coups.
Keywords :
Bribery, Security, Election, Human Rights, Hyperprésidentialisme
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Fondation Bertelsmann
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  The Current Status of Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea 24/10/2025

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  The article “The Current Status of Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea” by Lamir Ado Mohammed and Dimitrios Dalaklis (World Maritime University) e...

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  Country : Cameroon , Niger , Nigeria , Benin , Togo , Ghana

  Organizations : Journal of Maritime Research – Spanish Society of Maritime Research (SEECMAR)
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Journal article / Governance, Security and human rights,
The Current Status of Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea 24/10/2025
Summary :
The article “The Current Status of Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea” by Lamir Ado Mohammed and Dimitrios Dalaklis (World Maritime University) examines the current state of maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, focusing on Nigerian waters. Using a quantitative approach based on data from the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the International Maritime Bureau (IMB), the study finds a significant decline in piracy and sea crimes. This progress is attributed to coordinated efforts among NIMASA, the Nigerian Navy, and G7++ Friends of the Gulf of Guinea (FoGG) navies. The SPOMO Act has further deterred offenders. However, piracy appears to be shifting to other areas within the Gulf. The authors emphasize the need for an integrated approach including coastal community development, Blue Economy promotion, improved surveillance, and anti-corruption measures.
Keywords :
Bribery, Governance, Security, Piracy
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Journal of Maritime Research – Spanish Society of Maritime Research (SEECMAR)
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