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  Tinzawatene: A New Fault Line Between Mali and Algeria 28/04/2025

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  The article analyzes the escalating tensions between Mali and Algeria, highlighted by the March 31, 2025 incident where a Malian drone was shot down b...

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  Country : Mali , Algeria

  Organizations : WATHI
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Tinzawatene: A New Fault Line Between Mali and Algeria 28/04/2025
Summary :
The article analyzes the escalating tensions between Mali and Algeria, highlighted by the March 31, 2025 incident where a Malian drone was shot down by the Algerian army in Tinzawatene. This border area, historically sensitive, has become a focal point of strategic rivalries, especially following the withdrawal of MINUSMA and Mali's recapture of Kidal. Mali has reclassified former rebel groups, once partners in the Algiers Accord, as terrorist organizations, signaling a break in the peace process. Algeria, mediator of the accord, views these actions as a marginalization of its role and a threat to its security, particularly as Russia expands its influence in Mali. Tinzawatene thus symbolizes a new diplomatic and security fracture, challenging regional balances and cross-border cooperation.
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Governance, Boundary, Security, Crisis management, Diplomacy, International cooperation
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WATHI
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  ECOWAS Marks 50 Years in Lagos Amid New Alliances and Security Challenges 03/06/2025

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  On the occasion of ECOWAS's 50th anniversary, West African leaders meet in Lagos amid regional turmoil marked by insecurity, the withdrawal of Mali, B...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Mali , Niger , Nigeria , Senegal , Togo , Liberia , Guinea-Bissau

  Organizations : WATHI, France 24
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Vidéo / Governance, Security and human rights,
ECOWAS Marks 50 Years in Lagos Amid New Alliances and Security Challenges 03/06/2025
Summary :
On the occasion of ECOWAS's 50th anniversary, West African leaders meet in Lagos amid regional turmoil marked by insecurity, the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, declining international aid, and stricter U.S. tariffs. Analysts Jean-Claude Felix-Tchicaya (IPSE), Gilles Yabi (WATHI), and France 24’s Moise Gomis examine the crisis facing the bloc. ECOWAS's influence is waning, and its credibility is challenged due to inconsistent responses to military coups and a perceived disconnect from citizens’ needs. The panel stresses the urgency of redefining ECOWAS’s purpose, focusing on regional security, cooperation, and socioeconomic development. To remain relevant, the organization must propose a coherent, inclusive vision that resonates with member states and their populations.
Keywords :
Governance, Security, Democracy, Diplomacy, Crisis, Coopération régionale
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WATHI, France 24
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  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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  Meeting between Trump and Five African Presidents: How Can Diomaye Faye’s Senegal Benefit from It? 14/07/2025

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  The article highlights the unprecedented Washington meeting held from July 9 to 11, 2025, between Donald Trump and five African presidents (Gabon, Gui...

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  Country : Mauritania , Senegal , Liberia , Guinea-Bissau

  Organizations : WATHI
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Meeting between Trump and Five African Presidents: How Can Diomaye Faye’s Senegal Benefit from It? 14/07/2025
Summary :
The article highlights the unprecedented Washington meeting held from July 9 to 11, 2025, between Donald Trump and five African presidents (Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, Senegal). While Trump implemented an executive order suspending U.S. aid and pivoting his foreign policy towards bilateral deals grounded in trade and security, this summit presents a strategic opportunity for Senegal, under President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Aligning with its “Senegal 2050” agenda, the country can capitalize on this shift by asserting regional leadership, showcasing its strengths in security, energy, and digital sectors, and positioning itself as a key player amid China and BRICS influence. The global shift from traditional aid to structured commercial partnerships provides a platform for Senegal to emerge as a reliable strategic partner, attracting productive investment.
Keywords :
Governance, Economic Development, Security, Diplomacy, International cooperation
Organizations :
WATHI
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