Resistance, Alternation, Sovereignty" delves into Mali's socio-political developments since the 2020 crisis, highlighted by the ousting of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta and subsequent political transitions. Coordinated by Sten Hagberg, the book analyzes popular mobilizations against corruption and mismanagement, embodied by the June 5 Movement - Rally of Patriotic Forces (M5-RFP). It also examines the role of international actors like ECOWAS and the growing tensions between Mali and its partners, particularly France. The work sheds light on the popular desire to rebuild a "Mali Kura" (New Mali) while contextualizing the security, political, and socio-economic challenges. It adopts a citizen-centric approach to the perceptions and struggles amidst change, drawing comparative insights with other regional crises.

Politics, State, Sovereignty, Governance, Security, Justice, Human security, Social

This report details the methodology for developing and applying the Burkinabe Social Cohesion Index (IBCS), a tool designed to measure the level of social cohesion at the community level in Burkina Faso. Based on four core dimensions—inclusion, solidarity, conflict resilience, and trust—the IBCS generates both quantitative and qualitative localized data. The tool was co-developed with local stakeholders and is structured around 33 indicators grouped into 12 components. The report offers practical guidelines for implementation, from sampling procedures to result analysis. The IBCS aims to support peacebuilding and development actors in decision-making, while also empowering communities to assess and strengthen their internal cohesion.

Peace, Justice, Social cohesion