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  Crises in West Africa: Challenges and Opportunities for a New Democratic and Regional Cooperation Model 02/05/2025

  Summary :

  From November 29 to 30, 2023, the Peace and Security Centre of Competence Sub-Saharan Africa of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) organized a regiona...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Mali , Niger , Senegal , Benin , Ivory Coste , Guinea

  Organizations : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES)
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NGO / Association report / Governance,
Crises in West Africa: Challenges and Opportunities for a New Democratic and Regional Cooperation Model 02/05/2025
Summary :
From November 29 to 30, 2023, the Peace and Security Centre of Competence Sub-Saharan Africa of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) organized a regional workshop in Dakar focusing on crises in West Africa. Gathering academics, researchers, and civil society actors from eight countries, discussions addressed democratic, security, and institutional challenges in the region. Participants highlighted the negative impact of crises on political stability, governance, and regional integration, particularly within ECOWAS. The workshop emphasized the need to rethink democratic models, considering local contexts and the aspirations of populations. Recommendations were made to strengthen the rule of law, promote inclusive governance, and revitalize regional cooperation to build more resilient and legitimate institutions.
Keywords :
Governance, Democracy, Crisis, Regional integration
Organizations :
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES)
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• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,

  Parties Shape Democracy: Theory and Practice from a Global Perspective 10/06/2025

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  This work examines the pivotal role of political parties in modern democracy. Parties embody and structure electoral competition, develop programs, mo...

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  Country : Gambia , Mali , Ivory Coste

  Organizations : Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, WATHI
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,
Parties Shape Democracy: Theory and Practice from a Global Perspective 10/06/2025
Summary :
This work examines the pivotal role of political parties in modern democracy. Parties embody and structure electoral competition, develop programs, mobilize citizens, and uphold the separation of powers. Confronting a global "democratic recession"—marked by curtailed freedoms, concentrated authority, corruption, and weakened independent media—the author positions parties as potential bulwarks. In West Africa, civic space restrictions and military interventions threaten democratic processes; parties can reintroduce dialogue, articulate social interests, and offer political alternatives. The text stresses the need for genuine pluralism: without party diversity, democracy cannot exist. The book also compares international dynamics (India, Brazil, Europe, United States), showing that challenges are global, and advocates strengthening parties through transparent structures, ethical leadership, and autonomy to restore public trust.
Keywords :
Political party, Political Power, Governance, Democracy, Political participation
Organizations :
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, WATHI
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• Interview / Governance,

  We Must Democratize the Media Landscape 06/05/2025

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  In this interview, Dr. Yacine Diagne, a political scientist and head of the radio department at CESTI, Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar, advocates...

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  Country : Senegal

  Organizations : WATHI
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Interview / Governance,
We Must Democratize the Media Landscape 06/05/2025
Summary :
In this interview, Dr. Yacine Diagne, a political scientist and head of the radio department at CESTI, Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar, advocates for the democratization of Senegal's media landscape. She emphasizes the importance of strengthening journalist training and promoting ethical and responsible information dissemination. Dr. Diagne highlights the need to combat misinformation, especially during electoral periods, by involving media outlets, institutions, and civil society. She underscores the crucial role of media in consolidating democracy and calls for balanced regulation that respects press freedom while ensuring the quality of disseminated information.
Keywords :
Governance, Democracy, Medias, Disinformation
Organizations :
WATHI
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• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance, Inclusion,

  Political Crises and Democratic Demands in the Sahel: The Role and Status of Women 09/05/2025

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  This report by the Gorée Institute highlights the critical role of women in strengthening democracy in the Sahel. Coinciding with International Women'...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Mali , Niger

  Organizations : Gorée Institute
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance, Inclusion,
Political Crises and Democratic Demands in the Sahel: The Role and Status of Women 09/05/2025
Summary :
This report by the Gorée Institute highlights the critical role of women in strengthening democracy in the Sahel. Coinciding with International Women's Rights Day, the institute emphasizes that women are essential strategic partners in peace processes and governance. The document advocates for increased female participation in political processes, systematic gender considerations in public policies, and the empowerment of young women as catalysts for sustainable change. It underscores the necessity of recognizing and enhancing women's roles in addressing political crises and democratic challenges in the Sahel region.
Keywords :
Governance, Gender, Democracy, Women, Political participation
Organizations :
Gorée Institute
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