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  Geography of Violence in North and West Africa — Border Areas 20/05/2025

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  Since 2011, North and West Africa have experienced escalating violence, averaging 3,300 violent events and 12,600 deaths annually between 2015 and 201...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Mali , Niger , Nigeria , Algeria , Libya

  Organizations : Sahel and West Africa Club (SWAC/OECD)
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International agencies report / Governance, Security and human rights,
Geography of Violence in North and West Africa — Border Areas 20/05/2025
Summary :
Since 2011, North and West Africa have experienced escalating violence, averaging 3,300 violent events and 12,600 deaths annually between 2015 and 2019. This trend worsened in 2020-2021, with 6,800 events and 18,000 deaths per year. The epicenter of violence has shifted to Nigeria and the border area between Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. Civilian-targeted violence has surged by 500% in West Africa since 2016, due to the proliferation of actors such as extremist groups, community militias, and self-defense forces. In 2021, 60% of victims were located within 100 km of a border. The Spatial Conflict Dynamics indicator (SCDi), developed by SWAC/OECD, maps conflict evolution and identifies critical areas, notably Lake Chad, the tri-border region, and Nigeria.
Keywords :
Governance, Boundary, Security, Conflict, Extremism, Violence
Organizations :
Sahel and West Africa Club (SWAC/OECD)
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  Conflict in the Penta-Border Area: The Jihad in Northern Benin as Seen by Its Neighbours 16/04/2025

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  Since December 2021, Northern Benin has experienced escalating violence linked to violent extremist groups (VEOs), notably Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal M...

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

  Organizations : Netherlands Institute of International Relations ‘Clingendael
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International agencies report / Security and human rights,
Conflict in the Penta-Border Area: The Jihad in Northern Benin as Seen by Its Neighbours 16/04/2025
Summary :
Since December 2021, Northern Benin has experienced escalating violence linked to violent extremist groups (VEOs), notably Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) and the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS). Initially confined to national parks, the violence has spread to populated areas. The report emphasizes that these threats primarily originate from neighboring countries—Burkina Faso, Niger, Togo, and Nigeria—rather than internal Beninese tensions. VEOs utilize Benin as a strategic buffer zone to evade regional military pressure and expand their influence. The report recommends enhanced regional coordination and cross-border programs to effectively address this threat.
Keywords :
Boundary, Security, Extremism, Violence, Groupes armés
Organizations :
Netherlands Institute of International Relations ‘Clingendael
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  Pastoral Surveillance Bulletin on Niger – No. 62 / February - March 2025 05/05/2025

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  The joint pastoral surveillance bulletin by Action Contre la Faim (ACF) and Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Belgium (VSF-B) for February–March 2025 repor...

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  Country : Niger

  Organizations : Action Against Hunger (ACF) – Regional Office for West and Central Africa (Dakar, Senegal)
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NGO / Association report / Governance, Security and human rights,
Pastoral Surveillance Bulletin on Niger – No. 62 / February - March 2025 05/05/2025
Summary :
The joint pastoral surveillance bulletin by Action Contre la Faim (ACF) and Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Belgium (VSF-B) for February–March 2025 reports an overall satisfactory pastoral situation in Niger. Pastures remain widely available, surface water is sufficient, and markets are accessible. However, livestock body condition has slightly declined and suspected cases of animal diseases persist, though less than in previous periods. Prices of livestock and cereals have decreased, leading to a mild deterioration in terms of trade for herders. Incidents of bushfires, livestock thefts, and inter-community conflicts have also declined. The report recommends increased vaccination, awareness campaigns on transhumance, and better youth engagement to sustainably manage pastoral resources. Efforts should focus on improving disease surveillance, supporting pastoral markets, and sharing strategic information across communities.
Keywords :
State, Boundary, Livestock, Natural ressources, Security, Justice, Education, Gold, Information, Marché
Organizations :
Action Against Hunger (ACF) – Regional Office for West and Central Africa (Dakar, Senegal)
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  A Threat from the North of the Gulf of Guinea Countries 22/04/2025

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  This study, conducted by the Regional Programme Political Dialogue in West Africa (PDWA) of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in collaboration with Promedi...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Benin , Ivory Coste , Togo , Ghana

  Organizations : Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
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NGO / Association report / Governance, Security and human rights,
A Threat from the North of the Gulf of Guinea Countries 22/04/2025
Summary :
This study, conducted by the Regional Programme Political Dialogue in West Africa (PDWA) of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in collaboration with Promediation, analyzes the expansion of jihadist groups from the Sahel into the coastal countries of the Gulf of Guinea. Originating from Burkina Faso, where certain regions are beyond state control, these groups are moving southward, utilizing border national parks as strategic retreat areas and sources of funding. The study emphasizes the urgency for coastal countries to strengthen regional cooperation and implement tailored strategies to contain this growing threat.
Keywords :
Governance, Boundary, Security, Jihad, Threat
Organizations :
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
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