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  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,

  Africa’s Unprecedented Urbanization Is Reshaping Its Security Landscape 22/05/2025

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  The infographic titled “Africa’s Unprecedented Urbanization Is Reshaping Its Security Landscape”, published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Mali , Nigeria , Ivory Coste , Sudan , Somalia , Kenya , Democratic Republic of Congo

  Organizations : Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS)
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Infographie / Governance, Security and human rights,
Africa’s Unprecedented Urbanization Is Reshaping Its Security Landscape 22/05/2025
Summary :
The infographic titled “Africa’s Unprecedented Urbanization Is Reshaping Its Security Landscape”, published by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies in May 2025, visualizes the impact of rapid urban growth on security dynamics across the continent. By 2050, Africa’s urban population is projected to reach 1.4 billion. The infographic highlights how informal urban settlements are becoming increasingly vulnerable to organized crime, militant activity, gang violence, and rising social tensions. Urban centers like Khartoum, Goma, Bamako, and Maiduguri are emerging as key hotspots of insecurity. The document calls for urban security approaches that prioritize community-based policing, social services, and inclusive governance, warning against heavy-handed or exclusionary strategies that risk further alienating marginalized populations.
Keywords :
Politics, Natural ressources, Security, Conflict, Political Violence, Gold, Human security, Violence, Threat, Urbanisation
Organizations :
Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS)
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  Strengthening Psychosocial Wellbeing for Sustainable Peace 20/05/2025

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  This participatory research report, based on consultations with 1,155 individuals in Burkina Faso’s Cascades region, analyzes how armed conflict affec...

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  Country : Burkina Faso

  Organizations : Interpeace – Centre for Sustainable Peace
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International agencies report / Security and human rights,
Strengthening Psychosocial Wellbeing for Sustainable Peace 20/05/2025
Summary :
This participatory research report, based on consultations with 1,155 individuals in Burkina Faso’s Cascades region, analyzes how armed conflict affects mental health, social cohesion, and livelihoods. It identifies four trauma-related psychological profiles: hyperactivity, avoidance, dissociation, and re-experiencing. The study highlights key triggering and sustaining factors, including social disruption, displacement, weakened livelihoods, and a loss of trust in institutions. Findings demonstrate the deep interconnection between mental health, social cohesion, and economic resilience. The report advocates for a holistic approach combining trauma prevention, community dialogue, and livelihood support. It also recommends using local cultural practices—such as intergenerational dialogue and communal farming—to help rebuild the social fabric and promote sustainable peace.
Keywords :
Power, Natural ressources, Security, Peace, Education, Family, Gold, Human security, Social, Knowlege production
Organizations :
Interpeace – Centre for Sustainable Peace
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• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance, Security and human rights,

  Genesis and Evolution of Armed Extremist Groups in the Sahel in a Context of Multidimensional Crisis 21/05/2025

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  This report explores the rise, evolution, and fragmentation of armed extremist groups in the Sahel—AQIM, MUJAO, JNIM, and ISGS. It outlines the root c...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Chad , Mali , Mauritania , Niger , Benin , Ivory Coste , Togo , Algeria , Libya

  Organizations : Policy center for the new South
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance, Security and human rights,
Genesis and Evolution of Armed Extremist Groups in the Sahel in a Context of Multidimensional Crisis 21/05/2025
Summary :
This report explores the rise, evolution, and fragmentation of armed extremist groups in the Sahel—AQIM, MUJAO, JNIM, and ISGS. It outlines the root causes of their proliferation: weak state presence, social marginalization, environmental pressures, geopolitical interference, and security vacuums. The analysis reveals how these groups adapt strategically, build local ties, and exploit state fragility. The fall of Libya, successive coups, and the withdrawal of international actors (France, the UN) have reshaped the security environment. The report advocates a multidimensional response: inclusive governance, socio-economic investment, stronger regional cooperation, and engagement of traditional leaders. It highlights the growing threat of violence spilling over into West African coastal states and calls for locally rooted, tailored strategies to achieve sustainable peace and resilience in the region.
Keywords :
Politics, Political party, Natural ressources, Security, Jihad, Terrorism, Political Violence, Gold, Violence, Threat
Organizations :
Policy center for the new South
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