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• Journal article / Governance, Security and human rights,

  On the Unborn Fulani: Slavery, Jihad, and Human Rights in Central Mali 14/03/2025

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  The article “On the Unborn Fulani: Slavery, Jihad, and Human Rights in Central Mali,” written by Gilles Holder, analyzes the persistence of power rela...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Mali , Niger , Senegal , Guinea

  Organizations : Afrique contemporaine
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Journal article / Governance, Security and human rights,
On the Unborn Fulani: Slavery, Jihad, and Human Rights in Central Mali 14/03/2025
Summary :
The article “On the Unborn Fulani: Slavery, Jihad, and Human Rights in Central Mali,” written by Gilles Holder, analyzes the persistence of power relations and descent-based slavery in the hybrid conflict in central Mali since 2015. It highlights the link between 18th- and 19th-century Fulani jihads, the creation of Islamic states based on a slave economy, and contemporary dynamics of social and political revolt. The article emphasizes that the emancipation of slave descendants remains limited by secular logics of land and economic domination by former Fulani aristocracies. It also explores how current jihadist demands integrate social aspirations for emancipation. Finally, it questions the effectiveness of human rights instruments in addressing these deep-rooted inequalities.
Keywords :
Politics, Political party, State, Natural ressources, Justice, Jihad, Terrorism, Gold, Social, Threat
Organizations :
Afrique contemporaine
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• NGO / Association report / Governance, Security and human rights,

  Sahel Regional Report - Biomass Production in 2024: Analysis and Outlook for 2025 24/03/2025

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  Action Against Hunger's 2024 regional report assesses biomass production in the Sahel and West Africa. Following a poor rainy season in 2023, 2024 was...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Chad , Mali , Mauritania , Nigeria , Senegal , Benin

  Organizations : Action Against Hunger – Regional Office for West and Central Africa (ROWCA)
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NGO / Association report / Governance, Security and human rights,
Sahel Regional Report - Biomass Production in 2024: Analysis and Outlook for 2025 24/03/2025
Summary :
Action Against Hunger's 2024 regional report assesses biomass production in the Sahel and West Africa. Following a poor rainy season in 2023, 2024 was marked by abundant rainfall, particularly in the central Sahel, leading to exceptional biomass yields in Niger, Chad, and Burkina Faso. In contrast, coastal countries and some agricultural areas of Mali, Senegal, and southern Chad recorded moderate to low biomass production. Despite sufficient overall resource availability, access is hampered by insecurity, restrictions on livestock mobility, and pressure on grazing land. The report highlights the importance of sustainable resource management, support for pastoralists, and facilitating cross-border transhumance before the 2025 dry season.
Keywords :
Politics, Political party, Natural ressources, Security, Development, Gold, Poverty, Human security, Vulnerability, Knowlege production
Organizations :
Action Against Hunger – Regional Office for West and Central Africa (ROWCA)
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• Journal article / Governance, Inclusion,

  Youth Inclusion in Labor Markets in Niger: Livelihoods and Gender Dynamics 26/03/2025

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  This study examines the labor market inclusion of young Nigeriens (18-35 years old), focusing on gender and poverty dynamics. It reveals that largely ...

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  Country : Niger

  Organizations : AFD, ODI, Laboratory of Studies and Research on Social Dynamics and Local Development (LASDEL)
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Journal article / Governance, Inclusion,
Youth Inclusion in Labor Markets in Niger: Livelihoods and Gender Dynamics 26/03/2025
Summary :
This study examines the labor market inclusion of young Nigeriens (18-35 years old), focusing on gender and poverty dynamics. It reveals that largely underemployed youth rely heavily on informal self-employment, with limited income security and restricted access to productive assets. The high cost of education significantly hinders labor market integration, particularly for the poorest. Migration is perceived as an opportunity, but it is often too costly and risky. Young women, particularly vulnerable, are increasingly entering the labor market to support their families, despite rigid gender norms. Changing social norms, community initiatives (such as tontines and support groups), and NGO support are key factors in youth inclusion. The report emphasizes the importance of accessible and relevant training and highlights how Niger's sociopolitical context shapes poverty trajectories and youth labor market participation.
Keywords :
Politics, Political party, Inequality, Gender, Natural ressources, Justice, Education, Gold, Poverty, EMPLOYMENT
Organizations :
AFD, ODI, Laboratory of Studies and Research on Social Dynamics and Local Development (LASDEL)
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• Infographie / Governance, Security and human rights,

  Study on traditional justice in the Sahel 14/03/2025

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  The study on traditional justice in the Sahel, carried out in two phases (2020 and 2022), analyzes the articulation between customary and state justic...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Chad , Mali , Mauritania , Niger , Senegal

  Organizations : AFD, ICE, PASAS
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Infographie / Governance, Security and human rights,
Study on traditional justice in the Sahel 14/03/2025
Summary :
The study on traditional justice in the Sahel, carried out in two phases (2020 and 2022), analyzes the articulation between customary and state justice systems for better access to justice. It highlights the growing support of populations, including young people, for traditional justice, in the face of mistrust of formal justice, often perceived as inaccessible or inequitable. The study is based on a comparative and multidisciplinary approach, with a particular focus on the rights of women and children. The results show that customary systems, although legitimate in the eyes of the populations, have limitations, particularly in the protection of human rights. The study proposes a hybrid model integrating customary, religious, and formal justice to improve access to justice. Finally, it recommends the transcription of customary rules and awareness-raising on human rights to strengthen their complementarity with formal justice.
Keywords :
Gender, Natural ressources, Justice, Political Violence, Gold, Violence, Customs, Threat, Researh, Knowlege production
Organizations :
AFD, ICE, PASAS
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