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  Freedom to Inform: A Democratic Safeguard Under Pressure in West Africa? 17/11/2025

  Summary :

  The article examines the severe decline in press freedom across West Africa, highlighted by the 2025 RSF Press Freedom Index. Eleven of the region’s s...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Gambia , Mali , Mauritania , Niger , Nigeria , Senegal , Benin , Ivory Coste , Togo , Guinea , Ghana , Liberia , Guinea-Bissau , Sierra Leone , Cape Verde

  Organizations : WATHI
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,
Freedom to Inform: A Democratic Safeguard Under Pressure in West Africa? 17/11/2025
Summary :
The article examines the severe decline in press freedom across West Africa, highlighted by the 2025 RSF Press Freedom Index. Eleven of the region’s sixteen countries fell in the ranking, with dramatic drops in Guinea (-31 positions), Burkina Faso (-19), and Guinea-Bissau (-18). This regression reflects a shrinking civic space driven by military regimes, media suspensions, arrests of journalists, and state propaganda. Even countries without constitutional breakdowns, such as Senegal and Benin, face major challenges—economic collapse of the media sector in Senegal and restrictive digital legislation in Benin. In this context, organizations like the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) have become essential, providing training, protection, and visibility to journalists through initiatives such as WAMECA 2025. The article also warns about the surge of disinformation campaigns targeting the region and stresses the importance of public digital infrastructures to maintain a democratic, open, and reliable information space.
Keywords :
State, Democracy, Liberté de presse, Disinformation
Organizations :
WATHI
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  Pastoral Surveillance Bulletin No. 33 (June–July 2025) 28/10/2025

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  The Pastoral Surveillance Bulletin No. 33 (June–July 2025), published by Action Against Hunger (ACF), reports a gradual improvement in pastoral condit...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Mali , Mauritania , Niger , Senegal

  Organizations : Action Against Hunger (ACF) – Regional Office for West and Central Africa (Dakar, Senegal)
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NGO / Association report / Security and human rights,
Pastoral Surveillance Bulletin No. 33 (June–July 2025) 28/10/2025
Summary :
The Pastoral Surveillance Bulletin No. 33 (June–July 2025), published by Action Against Hunger (ACF), reports a gradual improvement in pastoral conditions with the onset of the rainy season across the Sahel. Vegetation growth and water replenishment have enhanced forage and watering availability. Livestock body condition is assessed as fair, with some reported animal diseases but no major outbreaks. Cattle movements remain limited, though some returns and forced displacements continue due to insecurity. Cereal and livestock prices have slightly increased, resulting in unfavorable terms of trade for herders. The report also highlights the persistent vulnerability of displaced households and the need for stronger support to the pastoral sector.
Keywords :
State, Livestock, Natural ressources, Security, Conflict, Education, Gold, Human security, Vulnerability, water
Organizations :
Action Against Hunger (ACF) – Regional Office for West and Central Africa (Dakar, Senegal)
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  Biomass Production in Mali 2025: Analysis and Prospects for 2026 10/11/2025

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  The report Biomass Production in Mali 2025: Analysis and Prospects for 2026, published by Action Against Hunger (ACF), assesses vegetation production ...

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  Country : Mali

  Organizations : Action Against Hunger (ACF) – Regional Office for West and Central Africa (Dakar, Senegal)
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NGO / Association report / Security and human rights,
Biomass Production in Mali 2025: Analysis and Prospects for 2026 10/11/2025
Summary :
The report Biomass Production in Mali 2025: Analysis and Prospects for 2026, published by Action Against Hunger (ACF), assesses vegetation production using satellite data (SPOT-VEGETATION, PROBA-V, SENTINEL-3). Despite insecurity and below-average rainfall in northern regions, overall biomass production remains above average, especially in southern and central Mali. However, northern areas (Timbuktu, Gao, Ménaka, Kidal) show significant deficits, pointing to an early pastoral lean season. The report urges enhanced security, sustainable pasture management, and livestock support. Projections for 2026 indicate contrasting situations: an early lean season in the north and a delayed one in the south. The study highlights how climate variability and insecurity affect pasture availability and pastoral resilience across Mali.
Keywords :
State, Natural ressources, Security, Justice, Education, Gold, Poverty, Human security, Vulnerability, water
Organizations :
Action Against Hunger (ACF) – Regional Office for West and Central Africa (Dakar, Senegal)
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  Pastoral Monitoring Bulletin for Niger (August–September 2025) 12/11/2025

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  The Pastoral Monitoring Bulletin for Niger (August–September 2025) highlights an overall positive outlook for herders. Favorable rainfall significantl...

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  Country : Niger

  Organizations : Action Against Hunger (ACF) – Regional Office for West and Central Africa (Dakar, Senegal)
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Pastoral Monitoring Bulletin for Niger (August–September 2025) 12/11/2025
Summary :
The Pastoral Monitoring Bulletin for Niger (August–September 2025) highlights an overall positive outlook for herders. Favorable rainfall significantly improved pasture and water availability, resulting in good livestock body condition. Livestock prices rose while cereal prices declined, improving the terms of trade for pastoral households.
Keywords :
State, Livestock, Natural ressources, Security, Justice, Education, Gold, Human security, Marché, water
Organizations :
Action Against Hunger (ACF) – Regional Office for West and Central Africa (Dakar, Senegal)
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