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  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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• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance, Security and human rights,

  JNIM Attacks in Western Mali Redefine the Sahel Conflict 24/11/2025

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  The article examines the expansion of Jama’at Nasrat al Islam wal Muslimeen (JNIM) into western and southern Mali, marked by seven coordinated attacks...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Mali , Mauritania , Senegal , Ivory Coste , Guinea

  Organizations : Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS)
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance, Security and human rights,
JNIM Attacks in Western Mali Redefine the Sahel Conflict 24/11/2025
Summary :
The article examines the expansion of Jama’at Nasrat al Islam wal Muslimeen (JNIM) into western and southern Mali, marked by seven coordinated attacks launched by the Macina Liberation Front (FLM) on July 1, 2025. These operations targeted Kayes and Nioro du Sahel—two strategic economic and religious hubs—opening a new front far from the group’s traditional strongholds in central and northern Mali. JNIM’s strategy aims to isolate Bamako by attacking key trade routes, fuel convoys, and industrial sites, causing shortages, rising prices, and severe disruption of commercial activity. Despite strengthened military checkpoints, ambushes continue, resulting in kidnappings, destroyed tankers, and population displacement toward Senegal and Mauritania. The FLM’s growing reach, combined with the junta’s increasing political repression and its break with international security partners, deepens Mali’s fragmentation and heightens risks for neighboring coastal states.
Keywords :
Politics, Political party, Natural ressources, Security, Justice, Political Violence, Human security, Violence, Threat
Organizations :
Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS)
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  Analysis of the Suspension of USAID Activities in the Migration Sector in Mauritania 04/02/2026

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  This policy brief examines the consequences of the withdrawal of USAID from migration-related activities in Mauritania in 2025. Although USAID was not...

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  Country : Mauritania

  Organizations : AFD, ICE, PASAS
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Analysis of the Suspension of USAID Activities in the Migration Sector in Mauritania 04/02/2026
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This policy brief examines the consequences of the withdrawal of USAID from migration-related activities in Mauritania in 2025. Although USAID was not the country’s largest donor, its exit weakened several key programmes supporting youth resilience, social cohesion, refugee protection and food security. The sudden suspension of funding led to the interruption of flagship projects such as Nafoore and Tamkeen, with significant impacts on local NGOs, UN agencies and municipalities, particularly in migration hotspots like Hodh El Chargui. The analysis highlights that USAID’s withdrawal occurred alongside strengthened European migration control policies, increasing the risk of human rights violations against migrants. While other donors (European Union, KOICA, Italian cooperation) have partially filled the gap, coordination remains limited and fragmented. The policy brief calls for diversification of funding sources, stronger national institutional capacities, and an integrated migration–development–protection approach to ensure the sustainability of migration governance and support mechanisms in Mauritania.
Keywords :
Economic Development, Migration, Natural ressources, Security, Justice, Education, Human security, Social, Funding
Organizations :
AFD, ICE, PASAS
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• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,

  China’s Strategy on Critical Minerals in Africa 13/01/2026

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  The article examines China’s strategy to dominate Africa’s critical minerals sector, which is vital for defense technologies, energy transition, elect...

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  Country : Mali , Nigeria , Guinea

  Organizations : Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS)
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China’s Strategy on Critical Minerals in Africa 13/01/2026
Summary :
The article examines China’s strategy to dominate Africa’s critical minerals sector, which is vital for defense technologies, energy transition, electric vehicles, and artificial intelligence. Through long-term investments, China now controls more than half of global critical mineral production and about 87% of global refining capacity. In Africa, this dominance is built on the acquisition of strategic mines, control of key infrastructure—ports, railways, and energy—through the Belt and Road Initiative, and resource-backed financing agreements. This vertically integrated approach constrains African countries’ ability to move up the value chain and deepens their economic dependence. The article also highlights the environmental, social, and political risks linked to Chinese mining practices, illustrated by major pollution scandals in several African countries. In response, some African governments are pursuing greater mineral sovereignty through export restrictions, regional industrial zones, and local processing policies, aiming to capture more value from their natural resources and reduce structural dependency.
Keywords :
Politics, Political party, State, Sovereignty, Natural ressources, Justice, Influence, Private sector, Civil Society, Information
Organizations :
Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS)
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