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  Taking mental health into account in Sahel/West Africa crisis contexts 11/07/2025

  Summary :

  This report investigates mental health challenges in crisis-affected contexts in Mali, Mauritania, and Chad. It highlights the impact of violence, pov...

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  Country : Chad , Mali , Mauritania

  Organizations : AFD, IRD, ICE, PASAS
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State-national agency report / Governance,
Taking mental health into account in Sahel/West Africa crisis contexts 11/07/2025
Summary :
This report investigates mental health challenges in crisis-affected contexts in Mali, Mauritania, and Chad. It highlights the impact of violence, poverty, gender inequalities, and forced displacement on mental well-being. The study explores the history of psychiatry, public policies, key actors, and presents field research in each country. Findings reveal a high prevalence of mental disorders (depression, psychosis, PTSD), a severe lack of infrastructure and trained personnel, and a weak integration between traditional and modern care. The report recommends strengthening national mental health systems, combating stigma, supporting community-based care, and aligning humanitarian interventions with local culture and psychosocial needs as part of resilience-building strategies.
Keywords :
Migration, Gender, Political Violence, Education, Violence, Customs, Threat, refugee, Researh, Knowlege production, Santé mentale
Organizations :
AFD, IRD, ICE, PASAS
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• NGO / Association report / Governance, Security and human rights,

  Managing Election Violence and Sustaining Peace and Security in West Africa 14/10/2025

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  The article Managing Election Violence and Sustaining Peace and Security in West Africa, authored by Professor Charles Ukeje and Dr. Wale Olusola, exp...

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

  Organizations : Building Blocks for Peace Foundation (BBFORPEACE) / GPPAC West Africa
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NGO / Association report / Governance, Security and human rights,
Managing Election Violence and Sustaining Peace and Security in West Africa 14/10/2025
Summary :
The article Managing Election Violence and Sustaining Peace and Security in West Africa, authored by Professor Charles Ukeje and Dr. Wale Olusola, explores the persistent issue of electoral violence and its impact on peace and democratic consolidation in West Africa. Published in November 2023 by the Building Blocks for Peace Foundation (BBFORPEACE) and GPPAC West Africa, the paper argues that elections—meant to strengthen democracy—often fuel insecurity. It highlights both structural (poverty, unemployment, exclusion) and immediate (hate speech, manipulation, external influence) causes of electoral violence. The authors recommend returning to civilian rule, promoting peace education, reforming political parties, and enhancing collaboration among ECOWAS, civil society, and development partners. The report underscores that inclusive and peaceful elections are essential to sustaining regional stability and democratic governance.
Keywords :
Gender, Security, Peace, Justice, Conflict, Political Violence, Election, Human security, Violence, Threat
Organizations :
Building Blocks for Peace Foundation (BBFORPEACE) / GPPAC West Africa
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• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,

  Guinea-Bissau: Education Profile 25/11/2025

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  This UNESCO report (January 2024) provides an in-depth overview of Guinea-Bissau’s education system. It highlights a severe learning crisis: nearly ha...

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  Country : Guinea-Bissau

  Organizations : WATHI
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,
Guinea-Bissau: Education Profile 25/11/2025
Summary :
This UNESCO report (January 2024) provides an in-depth overview of Guinea-Bissau’s education system. It highlights a severe learning crisis: nearly half of school-age children are out of school due to the scarcity of complete primary schools and high dropout rates. Data also reveal gender disparities, limited access to secondary education, and the absence of regular national learning assessments. The report examines six priority areas from the KIX initiative: learning assessment systems, early childhood education, teaching and learning, data management, gender equality, and inclusion. Persistent challenges include inadequate infrastructure, insufficiently trained teachers, limited implementation of inclusive education policies, and weak educational management information systems (EMIS). Although recent steps—such as creating a preschool inspectorate, adopting minimum standards, and launching teacher development initiatives—represent progress, they remain insufficient without long-term investment and stronger governance.
Keywords :
Governance, Gender, Education, Poverty, Inclusion, Equality
Organizations :
WATHI
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• NGO / Association report / Governance,

  Monitoring Bulletin of Micro-Enterprises in Bassikounou 10/07/2025

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  This bulletin, published by Action Against Hunger (ACF) in May 2025, presents monitoring data from 64 microenterprises supported in Bassikounou, Mauri...

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  Country : Mali , Mauritania

  Organizations : Action Against Hunger (ACF) – Regional Office for West and Central Africa (Dakar, Senegal)
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NGO / Association report / Governance,
Monitoring Bulletin of Micro-Enterprises in Bassikounou 10/07/2025
Summary :
This bulletin, published by Action Against Hunger (ACF) in May 2025, presents monitoring data from 64 microenterprises supported in Bassikounou, Mauritania. The report highlights the continued economic vulnerability of households, despite support for income-generating activities (IGAs). Average monthly income remains low (27,540 MRU) and unstable, particularly for women (22,250 MRU). Households face heavy expenses for health, food, and education, with limited savings capacity and weak income diversification. The report also notes the negative impact of climate shocks on economic activities. While beneficiaries acknowledge positive effects from the program, their prospects remain precarious without structural support, enhanced market access, training, and financing opportunities.
Keywords :
Agriculture, Economic Development, Gender, Natural ressources, Education, Development, Gold, Aid, Private sector, Funding
Organizations :
Action Against Hunger (ACF) – Regional Office for West and Central Africa (Dakar, Senegal)
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