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  The article emphasizes the need to strengthen democratic institutions in West Africa to counter hyper-presidentialism, characterized by an excessive c...

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Au-delà de «l’hyperprésidentialisme» : cultivons des institutions solides 25/11/2024
Summary :
The article emphasizes the need to strengthen democratic institutions in West Africa to counter hyper-presidentialism, characterized by an excessive concentration of executive power. This centralization weakens the separation of powers, undermines accountability, and fosters authoritarianism and corruption. The author recalls Barack Obama's 2009 statement that Africa needs strong institutions rather than strongmen, highlighting that democratic systems, though imperfect, better guarantee citizens' fundamental rights. Therefore, it is crucial to build robust institutional structures that transcend individuals and political parties to preserve democracy and the rule of law.
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  Les mouvements populaires contestataires et la politique au Sénégal 02/12/2024

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  The article explores the evolution of popular protest movements in Senegal, a country marked by a tradition of social mobilizations. Since independenc...

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Les mouvements populaires contestataires et la politique au Sénégal 02/12/2024
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The article explores the evolution of popular protest movements in Senegal, a country marked by a tradition of social mobilizations. Since independence, major protests, such as those of May 1968, have involved young people and unions. The political changeover in 2000 aroused disappointed expectations, leading to movements such as the 2002 demonstrations in Kolda and those of 2008 linked to power cuts. The article highlights the "Y'en a marre" and "M23" movements of 2011, which mobilized young people to contest the controversial candidacy of Abdoulaye Wade for a third term. These spontaneous movements show a youth organized to influence political decisions.
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  Coups d'état in Africa: "Coup plotters promise a second independence". 06/09/2023

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  From a pole of stability to a crisis zone: context and consequences of the military coup in Niger 27/02/2024

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