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  Institutionalized Corruption in Côte d’Ivoire 14/10/2025

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  This article analyzes the psychological, social, and cultural determinants that underpin the normalization and institutionalization of corruption in C...

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  Country : Ivory Coste

  Organizations : Revue Française d’Economie et de Gestion, WATHI
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,
Institutionalized Corruption in Côte d’Ivoire 14/10/2025
Summary :
This article analyzes the psychological, social, and cultural determinants that underpin the normalization and institutionalization of corruption in Côte d’Ivoire. It argues that corruption is not merely the consequence of institutional weaknesses, but is sustained by cultural logics: a redistribution logic of acquired wealth, which motivates influential actors to share benefits with their kin; a logic of lucrative positions, where public offices are viewed as profit-making opportunities; and social learning of corruption, whereby individuals mimic corrupt behaviors observed among superiors. The paper also discusses the notion of imitative resourcefulness, in which people replicate corruption practices perceived as normal in the system. Based on qualitative interviews with civil servants, the study reveals that for many, corruption has become a routine part of state functioning.
Keywords :
Bribery, Governance, Social, Institution
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Revue Française d’Economie et de Gestion, WATHI
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  The Current Status of Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea 24/10/2025

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  The article “The Current Status of Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea” by Lamir Ado Mohammed and Dimitrios Dalaklis (World Maritime University) e...

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  Country : Cameroon , Niger , Nigeria , Benin , Togo , Ghana

  Organizations : Journal of Maritime Research – Spanish Society of Maritime Research (SEECMAR)
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The Current Status of Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea 24/10/2025
Summary :
The article “The Current Status of Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea” by Lamir Ado Mohammed and Dimitrios Dalaklis (World Maritime University) examines the current state of maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, focusing on Nigerian waters. Using a quantitative approach based on data from the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the International Maritime Bureau (IMB), the study finds a significant decline in piracy and sea crimes. This progress is attributed to coordinated efforts among NIMASA, the Nigerian Navy, and G7++ Friends of the Gulf of Guinea (FoGG) navies. The SPOMO Act has further deterred offenders. However, piracy appears to be shifting to other areas within the Gulf. The authors emphasize the need for an integrated approach including coastal community development, Blue Economy promotion, improved surveillance, and anti-corruption measures.
Keywords :
Bribery, Governance, Security, Piracy
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Journal of Maritime Research – Spanish Society of Maritime Research (SEECMAR)
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  Everywhere, the Moral Failure of Political Leaders Endangers Democracy and Peace 17/06/2025

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  The “Ça fait débat avec Wathi” episode highlights that the moral failure of many political leaders worldwide threatens democracy and social peace. Gue...

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  Country : Ivory Coste , Guinea

  Organizations : WATHI
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Everywhere, the Moral Failure of Political Leaders Endangers Democracy and Peace 17/06/2025
Summary :
The “Ça fait débat avec Wathi” episode highlights that the moral failure of many political leaders worldwide threatens democracy and social peace. Guests emphasize that abuses of power, corruption, populism, and disregard for public ethics fuel violence and fear of the future. This crisis of trust affects both major Western democracies and African nations, where authoritarian drift undermines social cohesion. The speakers call for an ethical renewal, the restoration of integrity, and accountability from leaders to prevent conflict escalation and safeguard democratic balance.
Keywords :
Politics, Bribery, Governance, Peace, Democracy, Violence
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WATHI
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  Freedom in the World 2024 08/12/2025

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  The Freedom in the World 2024 – Guinea-Bissau report by Freedom House highlights persistent political instability. President Umaro Sissoco Embaló’s 20...

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  Country : Senegal , Guinea-Bissau

  Organizations : WATHI
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Freedom in the World 2024 08/12/2025
Summary :
The Freedom in the World 2024 – Guinea-Bissau report by Freedom House highlights persistent political instability. President Umaro Sissoco Embaló’s 2019 electoral victory was internationally recognized, yet tensions between the presidency and parliament have deepened, culminating in the dissolution of the National Assembly in December 2023 and the use of force to block MPs from entering the building. No date for new legislative elections had been set by year-end. Press freedom remains extremely fragile: journalists and media outlets—especially Radio Capital FM—face harassment, intimidation, and violent attacks. Civil society actors and human rights defenders also encounter arbitrary detention and physical assaults. Widespread corruption, weak judicial access, illegal economic activities, gender inequalities, and the trafficking of talibé children for forced begging and labor severely undermine the rule of law. Overall, governance structures remain weak, and fundamental freedoms continue to be compromised in Guinea-Bissau.
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Politics, Bribery, Governance, Human Rights, Liberté d'expression, Instabilité
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WATHI
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