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  Tracking Russian Interference to Undermine Democracy in Africa 12/06/2025

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  The article by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies, published on July 5, 2023 (updated May 10, 2024), details Russia’s extensive interference acro...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Cameroon , Mali , Niger , Ivory Coste

  Organizations : Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS)
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,
Tracking Russian Interference to Undermine Democracy in Africa 12/06/2025
Summary :
The article by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies, published on July 5, 2023 (updated May 10, 2024), details Russia’s extensive interference across Africa aimed at undermining democracy. Russia employs both official means (UN resolution blocks) and irregular tactics (disinformation, Wagner paramilitary group, illicit arms deals) to bolster authoritarian regimes and obstruct democratic transitions. Russian influence has been documented in 28 African countries. The report highlights how disinformation campaigns, electoral manipulation, and support for unconstitutional power grabs are interwoven to sustain anti-democratic governance. This strategy weakens institutions, distorts public discourse, and undermines the will of African citizens who largely support democracy. The analysis warns of long-term consequences for national sovereignty and democratic resilience across the continent.
Keywords :
Politics, Political party, Natural ressources, Education, Democracy, Election, Gold, Influence, Infowar, Information
Organizations :
Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS)
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• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance, Security and human rights,

  Crises and Knowledge Production: A State of Universities in the Sahel 11/06/2025

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  The article “Crises and Knowledge Production: A State of Universities in the Sahel”, published by WATHI on June 26, 2024, highlights how political ins...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Mali , Mauritania , Niger , Ivory Coste

  Organizations : WATHI
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance, Security and human rights,
Crises and Knowledge Production: A State of Universities in the Sahel 11/06/2025
Summary :
The article “Crises and Knowledge Production: A State of Universities in the Sahel”, published by WATHI on June 26, 2024, highlights how political instability, terrorism, and chronic underfunding have severely weakened universities in the Sahel. These institutions suffer from repeated strikes, staff emigration, reduced budgets, and a lack of connection between academic research and policymaking. Yet, universities hold critical potential to understand and address crises through interdisciplinary research. However, a major gap persists between academic outputs and their integration into decision-making processes. The article calls for a shift: universities should be recognized as strategic centers for crisis analysis. It recommends enhanced investment in local research, stronger collaboration between scholars and policymakers, and efforts to ensure that knowledge production informs public policy and societal needs.
Keywords :
Politics, Political party, Natural ressources, Security, Education, Gold, Social, Soicial sciences, Researh, Knowlege production
Organizations :
WATHI
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• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,

  Senegal: A Look at the First Year of Diomaye Faye’s Presidency and the PASTEF Party 11/06/2025

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  One year after Bassirou Diomaye Faye (PASTEF) was elected President of Senegal, this report reviews key reforms undertaken. The year was marked by a t...

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  Country : Senegal

  Organizations : WATHI
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,
Senegal: A Look at the First Year of Diomaye Faye’s Presidency and the PASTEF Party 11/06/2025
Summary :
One year after Bassirou Diomaye Faye (PASTEF) was elected President of Senegal, this report reviews key reforms undertaken. The year was marked by a transition period, the appointment of technocrats, and judicial reforms including the creation of a Financial Judicial Unit. Despite economic measures (price cuts, public finance audits, the launch of “Senegal 2050”), the high cost of living remains a challenge. In foreign policy, the government has asserted its sovereignty by initiating the closure of French military bases and renegotiating international agreements. However, public expectations remain high, particularly concerning gender parity, transparency, reduction of state spending, and youth employment. Political debate still overshadows substantive discussions on public policy reforms.
Keywords :
Politics, Political party, State, Natural ressources, Justice, Education, Gold, Soicial sciences, Researh, Knowlege production
Organizations :
WATHI
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• Digital platform / Governance, Security and human rights,

  Demystifying the Influence of External Actors in Africa’s Technology Sector 06/06/2025

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  This article examines Africa's structural dependence on external actors in its technology sector, particularly highlighting cyber vulnerability risks....

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  Country : Nigeria , Ghana

  Organizations : Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS)
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Digital platform / Governance, Security and human rights,
Demystifying the Influence of External Actors in Africa’s Technology Sector 06/06/2025
Summary :
This article examines Africa's structural dependence on external actors in its technology sector, particularly highlighting cyber vulnerability risks. The continent’s ICT infrastructure is largely dominated by Chinese and American firms, raising serious questions about digital sovereignty. The author presents Africa’s tech stack in five layers (apps, operating systems, consumer products, infrastructure, service providers) and details global actors’ market shares. Despite foreign influence, African governments and firms retain strategic agency, illustrated by emerging cybersecurity regulations and homegrown innovation. The article urges African states to prioritize cybersecurity, promote supplier diversity, and better adapt technology choices to local needs. Reducing overreliance on foreign actors and strengthening national capacities are framed as key to safeguarding Africa’s digital future.
Keywords :
State, Natural ressources, Security, Justice, Gold, Poverty, Human security, Influence, Private sector, Information
Organizations :
Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS)
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