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  The War of Narratives: Another Front in the Evolution of the Malian Conflict 26/12/2025

  Summary :

  The article argues that Mali’s crisis is also being fought through information and competing narratives. It begins with the media regulator’s decision...

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  Country : Mali

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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,
The War of Narratives: Another Front in the Evolution of the Malian Conflict 26/12/2025
Summary :
The article argues that Mali’s crisis is also being fought through information and competing narratives. It begins with the media regulator’s decision to suspend LCI and TF1 (announced on 12 November 2025) and situates it within a broader tightening of media control since 2022, affecting both international and domestic outlets. The author highlights the rise of “patriotic” editorial framing and the growing influence of pro-government content creators (“videomans”) in shaping public opinion. Against the backdrop of attacks on fuel tankers, fuel shortages, and diplomatic warnings, he describes how official messaging clashes with sensational international coverage—especially speculation about Bamako’s possible fall—and with JNIM propaganda circulated on social media platforms. The piece also notes the emergence of counter-narratives (including from influencers on the ground) and concludes that this contested narrative ecosystem can shape perceptions of the crisis as much as events themselves.
Keywords :
Politics, Governance, Conflict, Medias, Information, Disinformation
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  Despite Some Economic Gains, Poverty Remains Widespread in Guinea 23/12/2025

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  Despite recent economic improvements, poverty remains pervasive in Guinea, according to Afrobarometer survey data from June 2025. A large majority of ...

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  Country : Guinea

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Despite Some Economic Gains, Poverty Remains Widespread in Guinea 23/12/2025
Summary :
Despite recent economic improvements, poverty remains pervasive in Guinea, according to Afrobarometer survey data from June 2025. A large majority of Guineans report having experienced shortages of essential goods over the past year, particularly cash income, medical care, clean water, and food. The Lived Poverty Index shows that nearly 80% of citizens endured moderate or severe poverty, disproportionately affecting women, less educated individuals, and residents of regions such as Kankan and Conakry. In response to these hardships, households rely heavily on family and community support networks to meet basic needs. Public dissatisfaction with government economic performance is widespread, especially regarding price stability, job creation, inequality reduction, and poverty alleviation. Approval ratings for government action across these areas have declined significantly since 2015, highlighting persistent social and economic vulnerabilities despite reported macroeconomic gains.
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Governance, Economic Development, Development, Poverty
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WATHI
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• Podcast / Governance,

  Twelve Critical Minerals for Africa’s Industrial Development 23/12/2025

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  This podcast discusses a recent study by the African Development Bank (AfDB) identifying twelve minerals considered critical for Africa’s industrial d...

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  Country : Mali

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Twelve Critical Minerals for Africa’s Industrial Development 23/12/2025
Summary :
This podcast discusses a recent study by the African Development Bank (AfDB) identifying twelve minerals considered critical for Africa’s industrial development. Drawing on the work of Bright Simons, the analysis challenges the uncritical adoption of “critical minerals” frameworks defined by industrialized countries. A mineral is only critical in relation to a society’s productive priorities. For Africa, truly critical minerals are those that support industrialization, agriculture, construction, and low-carbon energy systems. Despite holding significant mineral reserves, Africa remains largely confined to raw extraction, with minimal processing and refining capacity. Decades of underinvestment in geological surveys, energy infrastructure, logistics, and technology have weakened states’ negotiating power and limited value creation. The report argues that Africa can only transform its mineral wealth into inclusive growth through an integrated industrial strategy focused on local processing, infrastructure development, and technological upgrading.
Keywords :
Governance, Environment, Natural ressources, Inclusion
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WATHI
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  In Benin, a stab to the reputation for stability and a trap closing in 22/12/2025

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  Governance, Economic Development, Coup d'État, Economic growth

  Country : Benin

  Organizations : WATHI
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