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• Infographie / Security and human rights,

  A Record Number of Forced Displacements in Africa Due to Conflicts 16/05/2025

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  In 2024, the number of forcibly displaced people in Africa reached a record high, exceeding 45 million, a 14% increase from the previous year. The maj...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Cameroon , Chad , Mali , Niger , Nigeria , Central African Republic , Sudan , Somalia , Mozambique , Ethiopia

  Organizations : Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS)
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Infographie / Security and human rights,
A Record Number of Forced Displacements in Africa Due to Conflicts 16/05/2025
Summary :
In 2024, the number of forcibly displaced people in Africa reached a record high, exceeding 45 million, a 14% increase from the previous year. The majority (over 34 million) are internally displaced. The Sudan emerged as the epicenter of the crisis, with 12.6 million displaced due to fighting between the army and Rapid Support Forces. Other severely affected countries include the DR Congo, Somalia, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Mali, and Cameroon. Primary causes include armed conflicts, state repression (notably in Eritrea and Rwanda), regional instability, and acute food insecurity. The report emphasizes the growing interlinkage between security and humanitarian crises and calls for greater international support to address the complex political and humanitarian challenges across the continent.
Keywords :
Natural ressources, Security, Peace, Conflict, Political Violence, Gold, Human security, Violence, Threat, Civil Society
Organizations :
Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS)
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• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance, Security and human rights,

  The Proliferation of Military Drones Marks a Destabilizing Shift in Armed Conflicts in Africa 22/05/2025

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  Nate Allen’s article, published on May 6, 2025, by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies, examines the destabilizing proliferation of military drone...

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  Country : Mali , Nigeria , Algeria , Libya , Sudan , Morocco , Tunisia , Somalia , South Africa , Democratic Republic of Congo , Mozambique , Ethiopia

  Organizations : Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS)
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance, Security and human rights,
The Proliferation of Military Drones Marks a Destabilizing Shift in Armed Conflicts in Africa 22/05/2025
Summary :
Nate Allen’s article, published on May 6, 2025, by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies, examines the destabilizing proliferation of military drones across Africa. Due to declining costs and technological accessibility, 31 African states and several non-state armed groups now deploy drones for intelligence, surveillance, and attacks. The analysis identifies four major trends: accelerated procurement, Turkey’s rising influence as a supplier, growing domestic production capacities, and increased usage by non-state actors. The article illustrates drones’ transformative yet limited impact in conflicts in Ethiopia, Sudan, and Libya. Despite offering tactical advantages, drones are less effective against guerrilla tactics and do not replace the need for effective ground forces. Proxy dynamics further dilute decisive outcomes. The author calls for African governments to adopt a nuanced understanding, combining counter-drone capabilities with a comprehensive operational doctrine.
Keywords :
Power, State, Natural ressources, Security, Conflict, Education, Gold, Military activity, Human security, Threat
Organizations :
Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS)
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• Infographie / Governance, Security and human rights,

  Resetting the Political Calculus of the Sudan Conflict 04/06/2025

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  In this article published in March 2025 by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies, Joseph Siegle analyzes the regional and political drivers of Sudan...

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  Country : Chad , Sudan

  Organizations : Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS)
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Infographie / Governance, Security and human rights,
Resetting the Political Calculus of the Sudan Conflict 04/06/2025
Summary :
In this article published in March 2025 by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies, Joseph Siegle analyzes the regional and political drivers of Sudan’s ongoing conflict. He discusses the U.S. designation of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) as perpetrators of genocide in Darfur, where civilians—mainly from the Masalit ethnic group—have suffered large-scale atrocities. The conflict, a power struggle between RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), has attracted competing regional sponsors: the United Arab Emirates back RSF, while Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and others support SAF. Siegle warns of the danger of a prolonged proxy war and emphasizes the need for Sudanese civilians to be central in any negotiated settlement. He calls for all regional actors to reassess their strategic interests to prevent further fragmentation and ensure a viable political resolution.
Keywords :
Politics, Political party, Power, State, Natural ressources, Security, Justice, Conflict, Gold, Threat
Organizations :
Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS)
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• International agencies report / Security and human rights,

  Pastoralist Vulnerabilities and At-Risk Groups in Atakora (Benin) 22/05/2025

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  The report “An Assessment of the Experiences and Vulnerabilities of Pastoralists and At-Risk Groups in the Atakora Department of Benin” explores the r...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Niger , Nigeria , Benin , Togo

  Organizations : Stichting Elva
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International agencies report / Security and human rights,
Pastoralist Vulnerabilities and At-Risk Groups in Atakora (Benin) 22/05/2025
Summary :
The report “An Assessment of the Experiences and Vulnerabilities of Pastoralists and At-Risk Groups in the Atakora Department of Benin” explores the root causes of agro-pastoral conflicts and the recruitment strategies of violent extremist organizations (VEOs) in northern Benin. Conducted by Elva Community Engagement in 2022, the study reveals that land reforms, forced sedentarization, socio-political marginalization (particularly of Fulani groups), and intercommunal tensions have been exploited by groups such as JNIM and ISGS. Youth and women are especially vulnerable due to economic exclusion and restrictive social systems. The report also highlights weak local resilience mechanisms and the need for community-driven interventions. Despite rising insecurity, trust in state-led security efforts remains relatively high among local populations.
Keywords :
Gender, Security, Conflict, Political Violence, Education, Human security, Violence, Threat, Soicial sciences, Knowlege production
Organizations :
Stichting Elva
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