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• Journal article / Governance,

  State Borders, Mobile Borders, and Border Rents in the Saharo-Sahelian Space 17/01/2025

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  This article analyzes the historical, political, and economic evolution of borders in the Saharo-Sahelian region, shaped by colonization, Tuareg rebel...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Chad , Mali , Mauritania , Niger , Algeria , Libya , Morocco

  Organizations : Revue l'Information géographique
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Journal article / Governance,
State Borders, Mobile Borders, and Border Rents in the Saharo-Sahelian Space 17/01/2025
Summary :
This article analyzes the historical, political, and economic evolution of borders in the Saharo-Sahelian region, shaped by colonization, Tuareg rebellions, border disputes, and illegal flows. Borders, often arbitrary and poorly controlled, have become sites of rents for local and international actors. In pre-colonial times, this region was a transit area without barriers. Colonization imposed rigid borders, disrupting local dynamics. Today, trafficking (drugs, weapons, migrants) thrives, making borders porous and uncontrollable. Jihadist movements also redefine borders through their advances and retreats. The author emphasizes that Saharo-Sahelian borders remain economic, political, and geostrategic tools while symbolizing regional instability.
Keywords :
Politics, Political party, State, Boundary, Natural ressources, Jihad, Terrorism, Education, Gold, Illegal activity
Organizations :
Revue l'Information géographique
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• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Security and human rights,

  War in the Sahel: Is Peace Impossible? 22/01/2025

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  The article "War in the Sahel: Is Peace Impossible?" by Rodrigue Nana Ngassam, published in Diplomatie (March-April 2024), examines the critical secur...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Mali , Niger , Benin , Ivory Coste , Togo , Guinea , Central African Republic , Libya

  Organizations : Areion Group
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Security and human rights,
War in the Sahel: Is Peace Impossible? 22/01/2025
Summary :
The article "War in the Sahel: Is Peace Impossible?" by Rodrigue Nana Ngassam, published in Diplomatie (March-April 2024), examines the critical security situation in the Sahel. Since 2012, the region has faced escalating violence driven by Islamist terrorism, military coups, and ineffective international intervention. Sahelian states, weakened by poor governance and internal conflicts, struggle to maintain authority over their territories. Russia, through the Wagner Group, has increased its presence, fueling anti-Western sentiment and intensifying tensions. The article emphasizes the need for solutions tailored to local realities to break the cycle of violence, avoiding the simple replacement of one foreign power with another. The author advocates for a rethinking of security approaches that integrate African perspectives and credible international cooperation.
Keywords :
Politics, Political party, State, Natural ressources, Security, Conflict, Political Violence, Gold, Violence, Threat
Organizations :
Areion Group
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• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance, Security and human rights,

  Security and Judicial Cooperation in West Africa 23/01/2025

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  The study "Security and Judicial Cooperation in West Africa to Combat Jihadist Armed Groups" examines regional initiatives addressing the jihadist thr...

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

  Organizations : Institut de Recherche Stratégique de l’École Militaire (IRSEM)
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance, Security and human rights,
Security and Judicial Cooperation in West Africa 23/01/2025
Summary :
The study "Security and Judicial Cooperation in West Africa to Combat Jihadist Armed Groups" examines regional initiatives addressing the jihadist threat in West Africa. The author highlights the Accra Initiative, an intergovernmental mechanism focused on information sharing, security force training, and joint operations. Military cooperation between Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso, as well as challenges in judicial collaboration, are explored. The study emphasizes limited successes, institutional barriers, and the need for political momentum to enhance these efforts.
Keywords :
Politics, Political party, State, Natural ressources, Security, Jihad, Terrorism, Gold, Human security, Cooperation
Organizations :
Institut de Recherche Stratégique de l’École Militaire (IRSEM)
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• Working paper / Governance,

  The CFA franc, the zebu and the Kalashnikov: questions on the creation of a common currency 24/01/2025

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  This working paper examines the initiative of the three Sahel Alliance countries (Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger) to exit the CFA franc zone and establish ...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Mali , Mauritania , Niger , Senegal , Ivory Coste , Ghana , Algeria , Libya

  Organizations : Paris Dauphine University (LEDA DIAL)
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Working paper / Governance,
The CFA franc, the zebu and the Kalashnikov: questions on the creation of a common currency 24/01/2025
Summary :
This working paper examines the initiative of the three Sahel Alliance countries (Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger) to exit the CFA franc zone and establish a common currency. Although politically motivated, this initiative presents major economic risks, including inflation, currency devaluation, and a shortage of foreign exchange reserves. It highlights the potential short-term gains in competitiveness from devaluation, but acknowledges that structural transformations are unlikely. The article also examines the limited economic impact on regional partners such as ECOWAS and UEMOA, the potential disruption of migrant remittances, financial relations, and the minor economic effect on France.
Keywords :
Politics, Political party, Power, Economic Development, Natural ressources, Security, Justice, Development, Gold, Aid
Organizations :
Paris Dauphine University (LEDA DIAL)
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