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• State-national agency report / Governance, Security and human rights,

  Country Profile – Burkina Faso 28/08/2025

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  This country profile compiles 346 references on Burkina Faso, covering governance, security, peacebuilding, education, economy, and environment. Studi...

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  Country : Burkina Faso

  Organizations : AFD, IRD, ICE, PASAS
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State-national agency report / Governance, Security and human rights,
Country Profile – Burkina Faso 28/08/2025
Summary :
This country profile compiles 346 references on Burkina Faso, covering governance, security, peacebuilding, education, economy, and environment. Studies highlight the fragility of democracy, the role of traditional chieftaincies, and the reconfiguration of relations with ECOWAS, France, and Turkey. The security section (136 references) provides a detailed overview of the economy of armed groups, gold mining, arms proliferation, and the role of local militias (VDP). Human impacts are underlined, including violence against women and youth recruitment into armed groups. Peacebuilding and humanitarian analyses stress the need for local approaches and alternatives beyond military action. Thematic entries on youth, gender, health, and employment point both to vulnerabilities and resilience strategies. Environmental issues, especially pastoralism, are described as “polycrises,” illustrating the interconnections between security, climate, and agricultural crises in the Sahel. Overall, the report emphasizes the interplay of local dynamics with regional and global geopolitical shifts
Keywords :
Politics, Political party, Natural ressources, Security, Jihad, Political Violence, Gold, Human security, Violence, Threat
Organizations :
AFD, IRD, ICE, PASAS
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• State-national agency report / Governance, Security and human rights,

  Mali Country Report 28/08/2025

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  The Mali country profile compiles 479 references spanning governance, security, peace, education, gender, economy, and environment. On governance, it ...

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  Country : Mali

  Organizations : IRD, ICE, PASAS
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State-national agency report / Governance, Security and human rights,
Mali Country Report 28/08/2025
Summary :
The Mali country profile compiles 479 references spanning governance, security, peace, education, gender, economy, and environment. On governance, it highlights the democratic backsliding in the Sahel and debates around the “fetishization” of elections, while proposing alternative forms of substantive democracy. The security section (178 references) explores the organization of jihadist groups (JNIM, AQMI), their identity dynamics (notably among the Fulani), resource bases (gold mining, drug trafficking), and counter-responses (local militias, Wagner). Peace and mediation studies emphasize intercommunal dialogue, inclusivity, and the role of civil society and women. Education and youth analyses discuss girls’ access to schooling, gender-based violence, and youth employment. Economic studies examine debt sustainability, the implications of ECOWAS withdrawal, and women’s entrepreneurship. Environmental and pastoralist issues are presented as direct sources of conflict—“polycrises” linking climate change, resource competition, and insecurity. Overall, the report reflects the complexity of Mali’s crises and their regional dimensions
Keywords :
Politics, Political party, Natural ressources, Security, Jihad, Political Violence, Education, Gold, Human security, Threat
Organizations :
IRD, ICE, PASAS
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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

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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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• 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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