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  Lien social entre forces de maintien de la paix et populations civiles cas de la MINUSMA au Mali 26/12/2024

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  The article from the Revue internationale des francophonies examines the importance of social bonds between peacekeeping forces and civilian populatio...

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  Country : Mali

  Organizations : Revue internationale des francophonies
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Journal article / Governance,
Lien social entre forces de maintien de la paix et populations civiles cas de la MINUSMA au Mali 26/12/2024
Summary :
The article from the Revue internationale des francophonies examines the importance of social bonds between peacekeeping forces and civilian populations, focusing on MINUSMA in Mali. It highlights that traditional peacekeeping operations, centered on aspects such as ceasefire monitoring and population protection, often fail due to the lack of meaningful social interactions with local communities. The author proposes an alternative approach focused on strengthening social bonds, including proficiency in the local language, humanitarian aid, cultural heritage protection, promotion of intercommunity dialogue, and participation in sports and cultural activities. This strategy aims to establish lasting peace by actively involving civilian populations in the stabilization process.
Keywords :
State, Natural ressources, Peace, Justice, Conflict, Gold, Social, Threat, Civil Society, Crisis
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Revue internationale des francophonies
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• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance, Mediation and conflict management,

  May 2025 Berlin Conference: African Perspectives on the Future of Peacekeeping 30/04/2025

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  In this WATHI-published op-ed, El-Ghassim Wane reflects on Africa’s potential contributions to the upcoming 8th UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Conference...

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  Country : Ivory Coste , Liberia , Sierra Leone

  Organizations : WATHI
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance, Mediation and conflict management,
May 2025 Berlin Conference: African Perspectives on the Future of Peacekeeping 30/04/2025
Summary :
In this WATHI-published op-ed, El-Ghassim Wane reflects on Africa’s potential contributions to the upcoming 8th UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Conference in Berlin (May 2025). He highlights the continent’s direct experience with peacekeeping and draws out three core insights: (1) peacekeeping is an effective, sovereignty-enhancing, and life-saving tool; (2) the UN and African Union must further strengthen their complementary roles; (3) peacekeeping embodies multilateralism. Wane advocates for a deeper AU-UN partnership, greater African ownership of peace operations, and a rebalancing between prevention, mediation, and military engagement. He also urges increased investment in structural prevention—especially governance and human rights—by combining the AU’s normative frameworks and the UN’s technical capacities. The Berlin conference represents a critical moment for Africa to assert its voice within the global multilateral system.
Keywords :
Governance, Peace, Conflict, Crisis management, International cooperation
Organizations :
WATHI
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• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Security and human rights,

  Au Sahel, à quand un changement d’approche pour mettre fin au conflit ? 23/12/2024

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  The article highlights the ineffectiveness of purely security-based responses to the crisis in the Sahel. Despite ECOWAS’s adoption of a $1 billion pl...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Chad , Mali , Mauritania , Niger

  Organizations : WATHI
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Security and human rights,
Au Sahel, à quand un changement d’approche pour mettre fin au conflit ? 23/12/2024
Summary :
The article highlights the ineffectiveness of purely security-based responses to the crisis in the Sahel. Despite ECOWAS’s adoption of a $1 billion plan to strengthen the armed forces, the security and humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate, particularly in the Liptako-Gourma and Lake Chad Basin regions. The root causes of insecurity are attributed to the marginalization of communities, poor governance, and the effects of climate change. The article advocates for a political approach that includes dialogue with local communities, improved governance, access to fair justice, and consideration of climate issues, in order to achieve lasting peace.
Keywords :
Security, Peace, Conflict, Cooperation
Organizations :
WATHI
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• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Inclusion, Mediation and conflict management,

  Livre Blanc de la société civile pour la paix et la sécurité au Mali 26/11/2024

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  The White Paper of Civil Society for Peace and Security in Mali offers an in-depth analysis of security issues in Mali, drawing on the perceptions of ...

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  Country : Mali

  Organizations : Point Sud, ARGA-Mali, Wanep Mali, IMRAP, CARESS
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Inclusion, Mediation and conflict management,
Livre Blanc de la société civile pour la paix et la sécurité au Mali 26/11/2024
Summary :
The White Paper of Civil Society for Peace and Security in Mali offers an in-depth analysis of security issues in Mali, drawing on the perceptions of local populations. It criticizes purely military solutions and encourages an inclusive approach combining economic investment, community dialogue and collaboration with anthropologists. The notion of security is broadened to include the protection of property and people, going beyond the military framework to include human security. The recommendations call for public policies adapted to social and local realities to resolve the crisis in a sustainable manner.
Keywords :
Peace, Human security, Civil Society
Organizations :
Point Sud, ARGA-Mali, Wanep Mali, IMRAP, CARESS
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