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• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance, Security and human rights,

  Kidnappings in Chad Could Trigger a Regional Security Crisis 09/05/2025

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  In this article published by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) and featured by WATHI on March 13, 2024, author Mahamat Saleh Adoum warns of the...

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  Country : Cameroon , Chad , Central African Republic , Sudan

  Organizations : WATHI
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance, Security and human rights,
Kidnappings in Chad Could Trigger a Regional Security Crisis 09/05/2025
Summary :
In this article published by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) and featured by WATHI on March 13, 2024, author Mahamat Saleh Adoum warns of the growing trend of kidnappings in Chad, particularly in border areas with Cameroon, the Central African Republic, and Sudan. These acts, often carried out by transnational criminal groups and unidentified armed elements, severely impact local communities and threaten regional stability. The article emphasizes the lack of coordination among regional states and the absence of a structured security response. The author calls for stronger cross-border cooperation, reform of local governance structures, and increased support for affected populations. Without decisive action, this security crisis could evolve into a major regional threat.
Keywords :
Governance, Security, Crisis management, Crisis, Coopération régionale
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WATHI
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• State-national agency report / Governance, Security and human rights,

  Country Profile – Burkina Faso 28/08/2025

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  This country profile compiles 346 references on Burkina Faso, covering governance, security, peacebuilding, education, economy, and environment. Studi...

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  Country : Burkina Faso

  Organizations : AFD, IRD, ICE, PASAS
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State-national agency report / Governance, Security and human rights,
Country Profile – Burkina Faso 28/08/2025
Summary :
This country profile compiles 346 references on Burkina Faso, covering governance, security, peacebuilding, education, economy, and environment. Studies highlight the fragility of democracy, the role of traditional chieftaincies, and the reconfiguration of relations with ECOWAS, France, and Turkey. The security section (136 references) provides a detailed overview of the economy of armed groups, gold mining, arms proliferation, and the role of local militias (VDP). Human impacts are underlined, including violence against women and youth recruitment into armed groups. Peacebuilding and humanitarian analyses stress the need for local approaches and alternatives beyond military action. Thematic entries on youth, gender, health, and employment point both to vulnerabilities and resilience strategies. Environmental issues, especially pastoralism, are described as “polycrises,” illustrating the interconnections between security, climate, and agricultural crises in the Sahel. Overall, the report emphasizes the interplay of local dynamics with regional and global geopolitical shifts
Keywords :
Politics, Political party, Natural ressources, Security, Jihad, Political Violence, Gold, Human security, Violence, Threat
Organizations :
AFD, IRD, ICE, PASAS
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• State-national agency report / Governance, Security and human rights,

  Mauritania Country Brief 13/06/2025

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  This country profile on Mauritania reviews political, security, economic, and social developments since 2020, focusing on the period under President M...

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  Country : Mauritania

  Organizations : AFD, ICE, PASAS
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State-national agency report / Governance, Security and human rights,
Mauritania Country Brief 13/06/2025
Summary :
This country profile on Mauritania reviews political, security, economic, and social developments since 2020, focusing on the period under President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani. It discusses attempts at democratic reform, ongoing challenges in tackling corruption, and the ambiguous stance on human rights. The document also highlights northern security tensions, refugee reintegration issues, and growing socio-economic inequalities. Additionally, it provides insight into the country's natural resources (gold, iron, gas), pastoralism, and environmental concerns. Finally, the profile emphasizes Mauritania’s complex geopolitical position, straddling North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa.
Keywords :
Politics, Political party, Economic Development, Natural ressources, Security, Jihad, Terrorism, Education, Gold, Human security
Organizations :
AFD, ICE, PASAS
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• Journal article / Governance, Security and human rights,

  The Western Region of Mali: A New Area of Interest for Terrorist Groups 22/10/2025

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  The article examines the growing influence of militant groups, especially the JNIM, in western Mali (regions of Kayes, Nioro, Diboli). After the coord...

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  Country : Mali , Senegal

  Organizations : WATHI
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Journal article / Governance, Security and human rights,
The Western Region of Mali: A New Area of Interest for Terrorist Groups 22/10/2025
Summary :
The article examines the growing influence of militant groups, especially the JNIM, in western Mali (regions of Kayes, Nioro, Diboli). After the coordinated attacks on 1 July 2025, a blockade was implemented, disrupting transport and economic flows (buses stopped, fuel tankers attacked). The Bamako–Kayes–Dakar corridor, essential for energy supply and commercial exchanges with Senegal, is now endangered. Mali is attempting to bolster its military infrastructure (including a new camp in Nioro) but struggles to maintain a lasting presence, while the terrorists favour high-impact, mobile operations rather than permanent occupation. Senegal is engaging in mixed border patrols, recognizing that the threat, although diffuse, remains real.
Keywords :
Governance, Boundary, Security, Terrorism, Economic growth
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WATHI
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