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  Regional Cooperation and Maritime Governance in the Gulf of Guinea: A Critical Analysis 16/10/2025

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  The article “Regional Cooperation and Maritime Governance in the Gulf of Guinea: A Critical Analysis” by René Ngek Monteh (University of Yaounde I) ex...

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  Country : Cameroon , Nigeria , Senegal , Togo , Guinea , Ghana , Liberia , Guinea-Bissau , Sierra Leone

  Organizations : Academic Journal of Politics and Public Administration (Juniper Publishers)
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Journal article / Governance, Security and human rights,
Regional Cooperation and Maritime Governance in the Gulf of Guinea: A Critical Analysis 16/10/2025
Summary :
The article “Regional Cooperation and Maritime Governance in the Gulf of Guinea: A Critical Analysis” by René Ngek Monteh (University of Yaounde I) explores the dynamics of maritime governance and regional cooperation across the Gulf of Guinea, from Senegal to Angola. Despite multiple international efforts (UN, EU, ECOWAS, ECCAS, MOWCA), the region remains plagued by piracy, illegal fishing, drug trafficking, and corruption. Monteh highlights weak institutions, poor coordination, and mistrust among states as major obstacles to effective maritime governance. He advocates for integrated regional frameworks, institutional capacity building, and political reforms to ensure sustainable resource use and enhanced maritime security. The paper argues that peace at sea depends on stability on land, urging stronger collaboration between states, regional organizations, and international partners to achieve sustainable peace and a resilient blue economy.
Keywords :
State, Governance, Security, Peace, Justice, Conflict, Human security, Cooperation, Threat, Knowlege production
Organizations :
Academic Journal of Politics and Public Administration (Juniper Publishers)
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  ECOWAS Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance 23/10/2025

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  This article analyzes ECOWAS’s response to the 2021 coup d’état in Guinea through the lens of the Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance. The autho...

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

  Organizations : Southern Journal for Contemporary History (SJCH)
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Journal article / Governance, Security and human rights,
ECOWAS Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance 23/10/2025
Summary :
This article analyzes ECOWAS’s response to the 2021 coup d’état in Guinea through the lens of the Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance. The authors argue that ECOWAS’s reaction was undermined by internal contradictions and political inconsistency. While condemning coups, the organization remained silent on Alpha Condé’s constitutional manipulation, which allowed him to extend his rule unlawfully. This selective stance eroded ECOWAS’s credibility. The paper highlights the limited impact of sanctions, the shallow economic integration among member states, and the growing cooperation among military regimes in Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. It concludes that ECOWAS must strengthen its monitoring of electoral processes, enforce its democratic norms equally, and avoid double standards if it seeks to restore legitimacy and promote lasting democratic governance in West Africa.
Keywords :
Power, State, Governance, Economic Development, Justice, Conflict, Democracy, Development, Election, Threat
Organizations :
Southern Journal for Contemporary History (SJCH)
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  Cameroon: Calming Water-Related Struggles in the Far North 07/10/2025

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  The article “Cameroon: Calming Water-Related Struggles in the Far North” (International Crisis Group, April 2024) examines how climate change, recurre...

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  Country : Cameroon

  Organizations : WATHI
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance, Inclusion, Security and human rights,
Cameroon: Calming Water-Related Struggles in the Far North 07/10/2025
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The article “Cameroon: Calming Water-Related Struggles in the Far North” (International Crisis Group, April 2024) examines how climate change, recurrent droughts, and demographic pressure intensify tensions among communities (herders, fishermen, farmers) in Cameroon’s Far North region. In 2021, several deadly clashes occurred over contested water access points. The report calls for stronger local water governance mechanisms, promotion of co-management agreements, investment in water infrastructure, and improved intercommunity dialogue. It emphasizes the need for an inclusive approach that addresses climate vulnerabilities and social inequalities to prevent escalating violence.
Keywords :
Governance, Climate change, Security, Conflict, Terrorism, water
Organizations :
WATHI
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  Most Western African migrants remain local and travel short distances 28/10/2025

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  The paper “Most Western African migrants remain local and travel short distances” by Irene Tafani, Ola Ali, Rafael Prieto-Curiel, and Massimo Riccabon...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Chad , Gambia , Mali , Niger , Nigeria , Senegal , Guinea

  Organizations : arXiv (preprint – IMT School for Advanced Studies & Complexity Science Hub).
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Journal article / Security and human rights,
Most Western African migrants remain local and travel short distances 28/10/2025
Summary :
The paper “Most Western African migrants remain local and travel short distances” by Irene Tafani, Ola Ali, Rafael Prieto-Curiel, and Massimo Riccaboni investigates migration distances of over 60,000 individuals from eight West African countries (Senegal, Guinea, Gambia, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, and Chad) during 2021–2023. Using Random Forest and XGBoost machine-learning models on International Organization for Migration data, the study finds a bimodal distribution: most migrants move locally within 100 km, while a smaller share travels more than 3,000 km. Key determinants of migration distance include employment status, nationality, and motives for movement, with conflict-driven migration being especially long and unpredictable. The paper underscores that most mobility in West Africa is regional or short-distance and urges policy frameworks that integrate both local and long-range displacement dynamics.
Keywords :
Migration, Conflict, Poverty, Socio-economic integration
Organizations :
arXiv (preprint – IMT School for Advanced Studies & Complexity Science Hub).
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