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  Côte d'Ivoire : Political expectations and diplomatic tensions 28/02/2025

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  In 2024, Côte d’Ivoire experienced a turbulent political scene ahead of the presidential election scheduled for October 2025. Former National Assembly...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Mali , Niger , Ivory Coste

  Organizations : Timbuktu Institute
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Côte d'Ivoire : Political expectations and diplomatic tensions 28/02/2025
Summary :
In 2024, Côte d’Ivoire experienced a turbulent political scene ahead of the presidential election scheduled for October 2025. Former National Assembly Speaker Guillaume Soro, exiled in Mali after a 20-year prison sentence for attempted coup d’état, announced his candidacy in an online address on December 31, 2024. On the same day, President Alassane Ouattara declared the retrocession of the French military base of the 43rd Marine Infantry Battalion in Port-Bouët to the Ivorian armed forces in January 2025, marking a turning point in defense relations with France. In addition, the leader of the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI), Tidjane Thiam, expressed his ambition to transform the country into a prosperous and united nation. For his part, Laurent Gbagbo has affirmed his determination to be re-registered on the electoral lists to participate in the 2025 election, despite the loss of his civil rights due to a previous conviction. On the diplomatic front, tensions have arisen with Niger, accusing the Ivorian army of training Nigerien dissidents, allegations denied by Abidjan.
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Political party, Political Power, Governance, Security, Election
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Timbuktu Institute
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  Pastoral Surveillance Bulletin for Burkina Faso (No. 23, December 2024 - January 2025) 11/03/2025

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  The Pastoral Surveillance Bulletin for Burkina Faso (December 2024 - January 2025) analyzes the agropastoral situation in seven regions of the country...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Ivory Coste , Ghana

  Organizations : Action Against Hunger (ACF) – Regional Office for West and Central Africa (Dakar, Senegal), Network Billital Maroobe (RBM) (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso), Veterinarians Without Borders Belgium (VSF-B) (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso), RECOPA (Fada N’Gourma, Burkina Faso)
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Pastoral Surveillance Bulletin for Burkina Faso (No. 23, December 2024 - January 2025) 11/03/2025
Summary :
The Pastoral Surveillance Bulletin for Burkina Faso (December 2024 - January 2025) analyzes the agropastoral situation in seven regions of the country. It highlights generally sufficient but declining fodder availability, stable livestock prices, and falling grain prices due to export restrictions. However, terms of trade remain unfavorable for pastoralists. The report notes livestock movements to Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana, driven by insecurity and the search for resources. Animal health is generally stable, although suspected disease outbreaks have been noted. The surveillance is based on data collected via 51 sentinel sites and satellite observations. Finally, bushfires, cattle thefts, and conflicts are still associated with mobility and access to resources.
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State, Agriculture, Pastoralism, Boundary, Livestock, Natural ressources, Security, Education, Food security, Gold, Human security, Soicial sciences, Marché
Organizations :
Action Against Hunger (ACF) – Regional Office for West and Central Africa (Dakar, Senegal), Network Billital Maroobe (RBM) (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso), Veterinarians Without Borders Belgium (VSF-B) (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso), RECOPA (Fada N’Gourma, Burkina Faso)
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  Hybridity and security policies in Africa 05/03/2025

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  This article examines the shortcomings of security sector reform (SSR) programs in Africa, which focus primarily on state institutions without suffici...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Cameroon , Chad , Mali , Niger , Ivory Coste , Libya , Sierra Leone , Uganda , Democratic Republic of Congo

  Organizations : Centre FrancoPaix en résolution des conflits et missions de paix
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Hybridity and security policies in Africa 05/03/2025
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This article examines the shortcomings of security sector reform (SSR) programs in Africa, which focus primarily on state institutions without sufficient consideration of local realities. The authors introduce the concept of hybridity to better understand the interaction between state and non-state actors that influence security governance on the continent. These often-overlooked informal actors play a crucial role in regulating security and justice. The article critiques the dominant Western-inspired state model and advocates for broader recognition of customary norms and alternative security networks. By adopting hybridity as an analytical tool, policymakers could rethink security policies to better integrate these complex dynamics, which are often underestimated in reform efforts. The article argues that recognizing and adapting to these hybrid governance structures would improve the effectiveness of security interventions in Africa.
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Politics, Political party, State, Natural ressources, Security, Peace, Education, Gold, Human security, Institution
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Centre FrancoPaix en résolution des conflits et missions de paix
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  15th legislature in Senegal, between promises of rupture and PASTEF’s domination of the hemicycle 03/03/2025

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  On December 2, 2024, the fifteenth legislature of Senegal was installed, marked by the election of El Malick Ndiaye as President of the National Assem...

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  Country : Senegal

  Organizations : WATHI
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15th legislature in Senegal, between promises of rupture and PASTEF’s domination of the hemicycle 03/03/2025
Summary :
On December 2, 2024, the fifteenth legislature of Senegal was installed, marked by the election of El Malick Ndiaye as President of the National Assembly with 134 votes out of 165. Former Minister of Infrastructure and Land and Air Transport, Ndiaye is a member of the African Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics and Fraternity (PASTEF) party, which won 130 of the 165 seats in the legislative elections of November 17, 2024, with 54.97% of the vote. This election recorded a turnout of 49.72%, slightly higher than that of 2022 (46.6%), but lower than the presidential election of March 2024 (61%). This mobilization reflects the growing engagement of young people, representing nearly 38% of registered voters. The results reflect a desire for change and political renewal, with a more diverse National Assembly, both in terms of gender and professional backgrounds. However, challenges remain regarding the effective representation of all social classes and the realization of electoral promises in a demanding socio-economic context.
Keywords :
Political party, Political Power, Governance, Election
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WATHI
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