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  Professional Military Education Institutions in Africa 30/09/2025

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  This article highlights the role of Professional Military Education (PME) institutions in fostering professional, apolitical African armies committed ...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Chad , Mali , Mauritania , Niger , Nigeria , Ivory Coste , Guinea

  Organizations : Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS)
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NGO / Association report / Governance, Security and human rights,
Professional Military Education Institutions in Africa 30/09/2025
Summary :
This article highlights the role of Professional Military Education (PME) institutions in fostering professional, apolitical African armies committed to constitutional defense and democratic governance. The urgency to strengthen PME has grown amid rising military politicization and a wave of coups since 2020 (Burkina Faso, Chad, Guinea, Mali, Sudan). Africa hosts over 118 military schools, including War Colleges, Staff Colleges, and Military Academies across the continent. However, the mere existence of these institutions does not guarantee stronger professionalism: their impact depends on curriculum quality, democratic values integration, and robust civil-military relations. Surveys show young African officers hold strong ideals of public service, but these must be reinforced by tailored, context-sensitive training. The article stresses that not all countries require costly war colleges; regional cooperation can fill gaps. Strengthening PME is presented as a key step to professionalize African militaries and support democratic transitions.
Keywords :
Politics, Political party, Power, State, Natural ressources, Security, Conflict, Gold, Human security, Threat
Organizations :
Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS)
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• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance, Resilience,

  The Resurgence of the Boko Haram Conflict in Cameroon: Issues, Perspectives, and Recommendations 15/10/2025

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  The article examines the resurgence of the Boko Haram conflict in Cameroon’s Far North region, despite governmental and regional cooperation efforts. ...

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  Country : Cameroon , Nigeria

  Organizations : WATHI
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance, Resilience,
The Resurgence of the Boko Haram Conflict in Cameroon: Issues, Perspectives, and Recommendations 15/10/2025
Summary :
The article examines the resurgence of the Boko Haram conflict in Cameroon’s Far North region, despite governmental and regional cooperation efforts. It outlines the group’s historical penetration and expansion since 2009–2014 in the border area with Nigeria, describes the evolving tactics (guerrilla warfare, suicide bombings, improvised explosive devices, kidnappings), and highlights its embedding within informal networks and smuggling routes. The socio-economic toll is severe: disruption of agriculture and trade, population displacement, abandonment of schools and health centers, and rising intercommunity tensions. The authors warn that the conflict could endure: overcrowded prisons, the politicization or transformation of vigilance committees into militias, and continuous influxes of Nigerian refugees pose real threats to regional stability. Their recommendations focus on improving governance, strengthening cross-border cooperation, enhancing local resilience, and pursuing de-escalation strategies in the security domain.
Keywords :
Politics, Governance, Boundary, Security, Radicalisation
Organizations :
WATHI
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• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,

  Benin: Controversial electoral reforms and an uncertain political climate 29/09/2025

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  In Benin, President Patrice Talon’s choice of Romuald Wadagni as his successor for the April 2026 presidential election is seen as unusual in West Afr...

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  Country : Cameroon , Benin , Ivory Coste

  Organizations : WATHI
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,
Benin: Controversial electoral reforms and an uncertain political climate 29/09/2025
Summary :
In Benin, President Patrice Talon’s choice of Romuald Wadagni as his successor for the April 2026 presidential election is seen as unusual in West Africa, as Talon confirms he will step down after two terms—unlike other African leaders extending their rule (e.g., Ouattara in Côte d’Ivoire, Biya in Cameroon). Yet, the political climate remains tense. The revised electoral code of March 2024 requires presidential candidates to secure endorsements from at least 15% of deputies and mayors, and imposes a unique 20% threshold per constituency to win a parliamentary seat. These provisions place the opposition, particularly the “Les Démocrates” party, in a precarious position. While the reform aims to reduce political fragmentation and foster coalitions, critics denounce it as a strategy to sideline opposition forces. Thus, despite the promise of a rare democratic transition, uncertainty dominates the pre-election environment.
Keywords :
Politics, Governance, Election, Réforme, Presidential term limits
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WATHI
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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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