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• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,

  Why Senegal’s Democracy Endured 08/12/2025

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  The article examines why Senegal’s democracy endured despite a major institutional crisis surrounding the postponement of the 2024 presidential electi...

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  Country : Senegal

  Organizations : Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS)
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,
Why Senegal’s Democracy Endured 08/12/2025
Summary :
The article examines why Senegal’s democracy endured despite a major institutional crisis surrounding the postponement of the 2024 presidential election. When President Macky Sall cancelled the February vote, citing institutional conflict, civil society, opposition actors, and the Constitutional Council played decisive roles in protecting the rule of law. Despite political pressure, the judiciary invalidated the postponement, demonstrating its independence. At the same time, broad civic mobilization—including activists, scholars, journalists, and religious groups—demanded adherence to the constitutional electoral timeline. This combination of judicial firmness and collective citizen action enabled the organization of the March 24 election and a peaceful transition to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The article argues that Senegal’s resilience stems from a long-standing tradition of civic engagement, institutional dialogue, and public defense of democratic checks and balances.
Keywords :
Politics, Political party, Power, State, Natural ressources, Justice, Election, Social, Medias
Organizations :
Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS)
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• State-national agency report / Governance,

  Integrating Mental Health into Crisis Contexts in the Sahel and West Africa 24/06/2025

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  The study “Integrating Mental Health into Crisis Contexts in the Sahel/West Africa” examines the effects of security and humanitarian crises on mental...

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  Country : Chad , Mali , Mauritania

  Organizations : IRD, ICE, PASAS, FCDO
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State-national agency report / Governance,
Integrating Mental Health into Crisis Contexts in the Sahel and West Africa 24/06/2025
Summary :
The study “Integrating Mental Health into Crisis Contexts in the Sahel/West Africa” examines the effects of security and humanitarian crises on mental health in Mali, Mauritania, and Chad. It highlights a high prevalence of psychosocial disorders—such as anxiety, PTSD, and depression—driven by armed violence, forced displacement, service breakdowns, and social isolation. Access to care remains limited due to a shortage of qualified personnel, lack of financial resources, and persistent stigma. The report calls for mainstreaming mental health into humanitarian responses and public policies, strengthening community-based support, and producing disaggregated data that is gender- and age-sensitive.
Keywords :
Gender, Natural ressources, Political Violence, Education, Family, Social, Health, Violence, Threat, Crisis, Santé mentale
Organizations :
IRD, ICE, PASAS, FCDO
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• NGO / Association report / Security and human rights,

  Pastoral Surveillance Bulletin No. 36 (August–September 2025) 28/10/2025

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  The Mauritania Pastoral Surveillance Bulletin No. 36 (August–September 2025), published by Action Against Hunger (ACF), reports generally favorable pa...

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  Country : Mauritania

  Organizations : Action Against Hunger (ACF) – Regional Office for West and Central Africa (Dakar, Senegal), Action Against Hunger – Regional Office for West and Central Africa (ROWCA)
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NGO / Association report / Security and human rights,
Pastoral Surveillance Bulletin No. 36 (August–September 2025) 28/10/2025
Summary :
The Mauritania Pastoral Surveillance Bulletin No. 36 (August–September 2025), published by Action Against Hunger (ACF), reports generally favorable pastoral conditions due to continued rainfall during the season. Pastures and water points are well replenished in most wilayas, improving livestock body condition. However, some areas still experience localized forage deficits, particularly in Hodh El Chargui and Gorgol. Animal diseases remain under control with no major outbreaks reported. Livestock prices remain high, while cereal prices continue to rise, leading to unfavorable terms of trade for herders. The report highlights the importance of strengthening animal health monitoring and promoting sustainable management of pastoral resources.
Keywords :
State, Livestock, Natural ressources, Security, Education, Human security, Social, Information, water
Organizations :
Action Against Hunger (ACF) – Regional Office for West and Central Africa (Dakar, Senegal), Action Against Hunger – Regional Office for West and Central Africa (ROWCA)
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• Policy brief / Governance, Security and human rights, Mediation and conflict management,

  Germany’s New Budget Orientations: What Is at Stake for Mali? 25/11/2025

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  This Policy Brief examines Germany’s new budget orientations and their consequences for Mali, a country facing insecurity, conflict, climate shocks, d...

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  Country : Mali

  Organizations : RECAP Network – Research & Action for Peace
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Policy brief / Governance, Security and human rights, Mediation and conflict management,
Germany’s New Budget Orientations: What Is at Stake for Mali? 25/11/2025
Summary :
This Policy Brief examines Germany’s new budget orientations and their consequences for Mali, a country facing insecurity, conflict, climate shocks, displacement, and rising humanitarian needs. Germany is among Mali’s key financial partners through the Federal Foreign Office (AA) and the Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). However, from 2025 onward, significant budget cuts are expected, sharply reducing German contributions to the Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP). German aid currently supports essential sectors such as nutrition, health, water and sanitation, infrastructure, protection, displacement management, agriculture, and the Humanitarian–Development–Peace (HDP) nexus. Reductions in funding could exacerbate vulnerabilities, intensify population movements, and weaken local NGOs, which are central to service delivery and conflict mitigation. The brief offers recommendations to mitigate these impacts, improve coordination, promote aid localization, and strengthen community resilience.
Keywords :
State, Economic Development, Natural ressources, Education, Mediation, Social, Cooperation, Dialogue, Civil Society
Organizations :
RECAP Network – Research & Action for Peace
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