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  Au-delà de «l’hyperprésidentialisme» : cultivons des institutions solides 25/11/2024

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  The article emphasizes the need to strengthen democratic institutions in West Africa to counter hyper-presidentialism, characterized by an excessive c...

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  Organizations : WATHI
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Digital platform / Governance,
Au-delà de «l’hyperprésidentialisme» : cultivons des institutions solides 25/11/2024
Summary :
The article emphasizes the need to strengthen democratic institutions in West Africa to counter hyper-presidentialism, characterized by an excessive concentration of executive power. This centralization weakens the separation of powers, undermines accountability, and fosters authoritarianism and corruption. The author recalls Barack Obama's 2009 statement that Africa needs strong institutions rather than strongmen, highlighting that democratic systems, though imperfect, better guarantee citizens' fundamental rights. Therefore, it is crucial to build robust institutional structures that transcend individuals and political parties to preserve democracy and the rule of law.
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Political Power, Bribery, Governance, Democracy, Institution
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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

  Organizations : WATHI
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance, Security and human rights,
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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• Article of media / Security and human rights,

  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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• Journal article / Security and human rights,

  Political nomadism and the Jihadist ‘Safe Haven’ in northern Mali 29/02/2024

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  Bribery, Pastoralism, Jihad

  Country : Sahel

  Organizations : The Journal of Modern African Studies
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