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THE WARC/LOC BIBLIOGRAHY List of books published in 2013 in the Francophone countries of West Africa

(plus Chad), available at the Library of Congress

CONTENTS: ADMINISTRATION AND JUSTICE - ECONOMY AND DEVELOPMENT - EDUCATION AND

RESEARCH - HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT - HISTORY, LINGUISTICS, LITERATURE AND PHILOSOPHY - INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION - POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - SOCIETY AND CULTURE (Arts, Sport)

ADMINISTRATION AND JUSTICE

Coulibaly Wenceslas, Lenissongui. - Théorie de l'organisation administrative ; Abidjan, Les Editions ABC, 2013, 161 p. Brief summary: Book on the theory of administrative organization. Country : Côte d’Ivoire Dégni-Ségui, René. - Droit administratif général : Le Contrôle juridictionnel de l'Administration - Tome 3 ; Abidjan, NEI-CEDA, 2013, 304 p. Brief summary: Pubic law Country: Côte d’Ivoire Diakhaté, Babacar. - Le contrôle du licenciement des délégués du Personnel au Sénégal ; Paris, L'Harmattan, 2013, 288 p. Brief summary: This book addresses the issue of control of the dismissal of delegates Staff in Senegal Country: Senegal Kouassi, Charles Yao. - Le processus de la décentralisation en Côte d'Ivoire d'hier à aujourd'hui ; Abidjan, Editions Balafons, 2013, 341 p. Brief summary: Book explaining the process of decentralization in Côte d'Ivoire Country: Côte d’Ivoire Ndom-Assal Goute, Nicolas. - Comment élaborer un projet communal ; Ndjamena, CEFOD, 2013, 40 p. Brief summary: In this booklet the author gives us tips on how to develop a communal project. Country: Chad

ECONOMY AND DEVELOPMENT

Barry, Idrissa. - Migrations, ONG et développement en Guinée ; Paris, L'Harmattan, 2013, 214 p. Brief summary: This book examines the relationship between migration and development in Guinea. It analyzes the economic, political and cultural issues of the migration of the Guinean people. Country: Guinea Conakry Diarra, Seydou. - L'insertion urbaine des charretiers migrants dans l'agglomération dakaroise ; Bamako, Editions Jamana, 2013, 106 p. Brief summary: Book on urban integration of migrant carters in Dakar agglomeration Country: Mali Hoinathy, Remadji. - Pétrole et changement social au TCountry:Chad : Rente pétrolière et monétisation des relations économiques et sociales dans la zone pétrolière de Doba ; Paris, Karthala, 2013, 281 p. Brief summary: The book presents information on the discovery of oil in Country:Chad, the establishment of operating infrastructure. The study focuses on the Doba region oil field. Country: Chad Koué, Maurice D.- Le travailleur et l'endettement : Quelles solutions ? : Les astuces pour une lutte efficace contre l'endettement ; Abidjan, Editions CCDE, 2013, 143 p. Brief summary: The book provides tips for an effective fight against the debt of workers Country: Côte d’Ivoire Naikete, Djimrabaye. - GRH et mécanismes du dialogue social dans des entreprises au Tchad ; Saarbrücken, Germany, Editions universitaires européennes, 2013, 73 p. Brief summary: The book addresses the issue of human resource management and social dialogue in the business in Chad. Country: Chad Pekpe, Michel Yawo N.- Précis de vérification en douane ; Lomé, Editions Haho, 2013, 109 p. Brief summary: Manual on techniques and procedures for customs verification: customs clearance of goods, customs laws and regulations. Country:Togo Tall, Moulaye Hassane. - Economie informelle et violation des droits humains syndicaux des travailleurs au Mali ; Bamako, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, 2013, 40 p. Brief summary: This book is devoted to the relationship between informal economy and violation of human rights of workers in Country: Mali Country: Mali Tomety, Ir Simon-Narcisse.- La dictature de développement : Un nouveau paradigme d'économie politique à la Béninoise ou un chemin de l'égarement ? ; Cotonou, Star Editions, 2013, 84 p. Brief summary: In this book the author addresses the issue of the concept of development dictatorship publicly launched by President Boni Yayi in a context of crisis. Country: Benin

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EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

Cissé, N'Do. - Mémoires d'un alphabétiseur ; Mons, Editions du CIPA, 2013, 128 p. Brief summary: This book presents the rewarding experience of monitor literacy in contact with an illiterate population. The author provides answers to the difficulties inherent in adult education. Country : Côte d’Ivoire Kouassi, Charles Yao. - Le processus de la décentralisation en Côte d'Ivoire d'hier à aujourd'hui ; Abidjan, Editions Balafons, 2013, 341p. Brief summary: Book explaining the process of decentralization in Côte d'Ivoire Country : Côte d’Ivoire Mbaïssatar Laoukoura, Jacques. - L'Ecole Tchadienne : Entre confusion et menace de faillite ; Ndjamena, CEFOD, 2013, 55 p. Brief summary: In this book the author explains problems that undermine the development of the Chadian school and offers solutions. Country: Chad Ndom-Assal Goute, Nicolas. - Comment élaborer un projet communal ; Ndjamena, CEFOD, 2013, 40 p. Brief summary: In this booklet the author gives us tips on how to develop a communal project. Country: Chad Tété, Godwin. - Le Védanta et la physique moderne ; Lomé, Editions HAHO, 2013, 200 p. Brief summary: This work proposes to make the epistemological connection between the discoveries of Eastern mysticism and modern Western science. Country: Togo

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

Diallo, El Hadj Hassane Abdallah. - Les secrets de la guérison par le vinaigre de cidre et associés : Une mine d'or pour la santé et le bien-être ; Abidjan, L.D.A. Editions, 2013, 143 p. Brief summary: This book deals with the medical use of cider vinegar. Country: Côte d’Ivoire

HISTORY, LINGUISTICS, LITERATURE AND PHILOSOPHY

Ahonsou, Jeannette. - Le piège à conviction: Roman ; Lomé, Editions Awoudy, 2013, 207 p. Brief summary: In this novel the author discusses various topics from the power of money to the power of love. The author speaks of wickedness, infidelity, lies ... Country: Togo Ajavon, Joël Amah. - Ma rivale, la mitraille Juste savoir…Le gain du trépas La rue des lauriers : Théâtre ; Lomé, Editions Awoudy, 2013, 84 p. Brief summary: To avenge electoral discrimination that took place in the eastern region of the country, the soldiers of the Republican army were disguised as rebels. Under the pretext of helping the victims of the war, a call to fight the false rebels was launched for relatives of the victims. Unfortunately … Country: Togo

Amégan, Kodjo Léon. - Réminiscences et menues humeurs ; Lomé, Les Editions Graines de Pensées, 2013, 93 p. Brief summary: Collection of poems. Country: Togo Ananissoh, Théo. - L'invitation : Roman ; Tunis, Elyzad, 2013, 146 p. Brief summary: The author of this book invites us to follow him into a fine observation of the joys and sorrows of French villagers. From elsewhere, though he avoids exoticism. Attentive look makes Moisant the scene of a questioning of the human condition Country: Togo Apedo-Amah, Ayayi Togoata. - Un continent à la mer ! : Théâtre ; Lomé, Editions Awoudy, 2013, 87 p. Brief summary: This theatrical piece showcases African migrants en route to the European Eldorado. The old tub carrying them capsized in the middle of the ocean. They will all be swallowed by the sea Country: Togo Atakora, Anas. - Monts et Rêves : Poésie ; Lomé, Editions Awoudy, 2013, 85 p. Brief summary: Collection of poems. Country: Togo Ayena Amevo, Simon. - La rumba des amours interdites : Nouvelles ; Lomé, Editions Ponts de lianes, 2013, 70 p. Brief summary: In this book it's about the saga of Africa bled white by western people to accomplish an alleged civilizing mission. Country: Togo Azale, Serge alias Seraz. - Love sweet love : Auto fiction ; Lomé, Editions Awoudy, 2013, 114 p. Brief summary: When an aspiring writer and a singer in bloom make the game of their lives, it is the harmony between the rhymes and melodies but also between hearts and bodies Country: Togo Bah, Thierno. - Conakry : La République des voleurs ; Paris, L'Harmattan, 2013, 374 p. Brief summary: This book exposes the illicit enrichment of Guinean political class during the era of President Lassana Conte. Country: Guinea Conakry Bali, Saley Boubé. - Sargadji l'indomptable : Roman ; Champigny-Sur-Marne, France, Publications Jones & Co., 2013, 150 p. Brief summary: In this novel, the author traces the resistance led by a Country: Nigerian village at a time against the French invaders and Tuaregs in the late nineteenth century. Country: Niger Bangui-Rombaye, Antoine. - Taporndal : Petites chroniques du pays Gor et d'ailleurs ; Paris, SEPIA, 2013, 186 p. Brief summary: In this book, the author recounts his youth and learning of life by attending the site in lieu of talking tree for men of his village called Tarpondal in Sara language. Country: Chad

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Barry, Aminata. - Le tourbillon : Le combat ; Paris, L'Harmattan, 2013, 129 p. Brief summary: In this book the author recalls her return from exile, the reasons for her legal battle, the difficulties associated with the transition of 1984 and national reconciliation in Guinea. Country: Guinea Conakry Bedi, Sénam Bel. - Meol : Roman ; Lomé, Editions Awoudy, 2013, 151 p. Brief summary: In this book the author presents the realities of a country with a capital city called Meol. The country is plagued by political crises and ethnic hatred that manipulate politicians, at the expense of people hugged by fear, injustice and misery. Country: Togo Beidi, Francis. - Le noir du soleil : Poésie ; Ndjamena, Editions Vandoris, 2013, 79 p. Brief summary: Collection of poems inciting action Country:Chad Ben Yahmed, Danielle et al.- Atlas d'Afrique : le Tchad ; Paris, France, Editions Jaguar, 2013, 135 p. Brief summary: Geographical Atlas of Africa with a largely reserved part for Chad Country: Côte d'Ivoire Bosson, Gérard. - Autrefois…foi : Poésie ; Lomé, Editions Awoudy, 2013, 78 p. Brief summary: Collection of poems Country: Togo Chétima, Mamane. - L'ombre de Fatima ; Niamey, Editions Afrique Lecture, 2013, 52 p. Brief summary: Through this novel the author discusses the dangerous situation faced by girls in his country. Country: Niger Clison, Nangkara. - Naïn ou fête de lune en pays ngambaye : Cahiers du Centre Al Mouna N°27 ; Ndjamena, Al Mouna, 2013, 68 p. Brief summary: The book talks about the origin of the Ngambay ethnic group and about the moon festival which is a cultural event in western Logone. Country: Chad Dagri Diabaté, Henriette. - Le Sanvi, un royaume Akan (1701-1901) - Tome 1 ; Abidjan, Les Editions du CERAP, 2013, 621 p. Brief summary: This book is part of a set of academic work on the cultural heritage of the Country. It is the result of thirteen years of research in the ancient Akan kingdom covering Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana. Country: Côte d’Ivoire Dakpogan, Habib. - PV Salle 6 : Roman ; Cotonou, Star Editions, 2013, 410 p. Brief summary: In this novel the author realizes, with great nuance and pathos, a sulfurous inner journey and a frantic course on some trails in the history of his country. Country: Benin

Damaye, Dangde Laobele. - La main du destin : Roman ; Ndjamena, Editions SAO, 2013, 137 p. Brief summary: This novel tells the story of a student from France for a holiday in Chad where he meets a girl he eventually married. A few years later, she joined him in France but with a pregnancy that forced her to seek an abortion. Country: Chad Damaye, Dangde Laobele. - La peste rouge : Théâtre ; Ndjamena, Editions SAO, 2013, 63 p. Brief summary: Theater piece that exposes the problem of the AIDS pandemic in Chadian society. Instead of going to the hospital to undergo screening, people often prefer to use the services of traditional healers. Country: Chad Danklou, Legrec. - Mal partis : Théâtre ; Lomé, Editions Awoudy, 2013, 53 p. Brief summary: Play on the theme of illegal immigration featuring two actors: Kata and Gbada. Country:Togo Diallo, Bakary. - Au-delà des frontières : Récit ; Rungis, France, La Doxa Editions, 2013, 97 p. Brief summary: How to find your way in France when you are an African student? This book attempts to provide answers based on the experience and testimony of the author. Country: Mali Diguilou Bondong, Samafou. – Goïngue ; Ndjamena, Editions SAO, 2013, 35 p. Brief summary: Collection of poems Country:Chad Djimingar, Arsène. - Un si bel échec ; Ndjamena, Editions SAO, 2013, 184 p. Brief summary: The author tells his life during the rebellion under Hissène Habré until the takeover. He tells how he may have positions of responsibility with a fake diploma. He finally decides to return to school to become a teacher. Country: Chad Djimingar, Arsène. - Amantes de leur prof ; Ndjamena, Editions SAO, 2013, 66 p. Brief summary: In this novel is the story of a teacher who fornicates with her students before abandoning them to their fate. Country: Chad Dorsouma, Vangdar. - Abrasse-Afine suivi de Pays alcoolisé : Théâtre ; Ndjamena, Editions Vandoris, 2013, 68 p. Brief summary: Here are two plays that address the issue of democracy misunderstood and designed for the special interests of politicians. The misery of the people is also mentioned in all its forms. Country:Chad Doucouré, Atika. - La revanche du cœur ; Bamako, Editions Princes du Sahel, 2013, 112 p. Brief summary: This is the story of two sisters, Nana and Awa, who fall in love with the same man. Country: Mali Editions Tombouctou (Dir.). - Voix hautes pour Tombouctou : Poèmes ; Bamako, Editions Tombouctou, 2013, 45 p. Brief summary: Collection of poems on the beauty and threats of the ancient city of Timbuktu Country: Mali

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Faber, Paul.- Sur l'échiquier de la révolution Sékoutouréenne : Nouvelles ; Paris, L'Harmattan, 2013, 161 p. Brief summary: Through a series of stories the author of this book introduces the reader the true face of the Revolution in Guinea under the age of President Sékou Touré (1958 -1984). Country: Guinea Conakry Fanni-Cissé, Fatou. - Je ne veux plus que mon mari sorte ; Abidjan, Cercle Editions, 2013, 167 p. Brief summary: Drama, humor and suspense dot this book and describe, in ten stories, extraordinary situations Country: Côte d'Ivoire Faye, Abdoulaye. - Demain sera la grande marche… : Roman ; Dakar, L'Harmattan, 2013, 110 p. Brief summary: In this novel the death by negligence of an employee of a company is the starting point of a real union battle. The author draws attention to overexploited workers to whom no warranty is offered by the employer. Country: Senegal Goli, Alexandre. - Baiser de Judas : Roman ; Lomé, Editions les Beaux Ecrits, 2013, 187 p. Brief summary: The author paints the social life of his country denouncing the vices that plague it: hypocrisy, nepotism, pimping, prostitution and especially the betrayal that, in his view, have become real social ills. The novel calls for a collective awareness. Country: Togo Gori, Mahamat Abakar. - Futur : Sorts ou choix ? ; Yaounde, Editions Ifrikiya, 2013, 55 p. Brief summary: This book analyzes the fate of human society, its recent past, its present and future. Country:Chad Kane, Abdoul. - La vie sur un fil : Nouvelles de mon hôpital ; Dakar, L'Harmattan, 2013, 117 p. Brief summary: Collection of stories by a medicine doctor Country: Senegal Koffigoh, Joseph Kokou. - Libations : Poésie ; Lomé, Editions Continents, 2013, 89 p. Brief summary: Collection of poems Country:Togo Konaré, Birama.- L'Afrique plumée : Chroniques d'un continent en détresse ; Bamako, Editions Jamana, 2013, 216 p. Brief summary: Through stories, the author describes Africa facing its challenges and its poor governance. Country: Mali Kouakou Nguessan, François. - Fraternité et secret initiatique dans les cultures de tradition africaine ; Abidjan, Editions Balafons, 2013, 53 p. Brief summary: Book on fraternity and initiatory secret in traditional African cultures Country: Côte d’Ivoire Koudenoukpo, Fatiou. - Pile ou face : Roman ; Cotonou, Star Editions, 2013, 133 p. Brief summary: This book is a contribution to girls' education Country: Benin

Lawson-Body Laparra, Reine Latré Dovi Akpédjé. - Travers de sociétés, colère et inquiétudes d'une intellectuelle engagée ; Lomé, Editions HAHO, 2013, 147 p. Brief summary: In this book the author tells the story of a woman struggling to be respected and considered. Country:Togo Lella-Kouassi, Célestin. - Je veux son mari ; Abidjan, Edilis, 2013, 116 p. Brief summary: Exciting and eventful work, this novel exposes the meanness of a society where money, debauchery, prostitution, quackery have storefront. Country: Côte d’Ivoire Maga, Abdoulaye et al.-Fouilles et Reconnaissances archéologiques au Niger dans l'espace des terres cuites de la vallée du Fleuve : méthodologie et résultats préliminaires ; Cotonou, Les Editions du Flamboyant, 2013, 284 p. Brief summary: Methodology and preliminary results of archaeological excavations and Recognitions in Niger in the space of cooked land of the river valley Country: Niger Maïga, Issaka Yayé. - Miroir d'une ère ; Niamey, Editions Afrique Lecture, 2013, 95 p. Brief summary: The author depicts here the social events in Country: Niger since the 2000s. Country: Niger Maiga, Mahamane Mahamoudou. - Une homme, une vie ; Lyon, Editions Baudelaire, 2013, 183 p. Brief summary: This book tells the journey of a man who left his village with the sole ambition of becoming a marabout in town and who will end a few years later at the Faculty of Medicine. Country: Mali Manian, Charles. - Mélancodo suivi de Biographe malgré lui, Mauvaises herbes, Obama n'était pas le roi attendu, Sur le cuir lustré des grands fauteuils fatigués ; Lomé, Editions Awoudy, 2013, 126 p. Brief summary: Through this book the author presents the image of a society corroded by all the ills: poverty, abuses of all kinds and wars. Country: Togo Midiohouan, Guy Ossito. - Le Bénin littéraire 1999-2012 : Bibliographie ; Cotonou, Star Editions, 2013, 177 p. Brief summary: Bibliography of literature in Country: Benin from 1999 to 2012 Country: Benin Missodé, Antoine-Augustin. - Evé Katolikohanofewo Fe Hadzigbalè Yéyé : Chants d'évangile en langue Evé ; Lomé, Editions Saint-Augustin Afrique, 2013, 505 p. Brief summary: Collection of liturgical chants in Ewé language Country: Togo Nadji, Oumar. - Le linceul du peuple ; Paris, Edilivre, 2013, 161 p. Brief summary: In this book the author gives us an account of the war of 12 February 1979 including the flight of the population, the discovery of dead bodies, lost children, etc. Country:Chad

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Naganou, Moussa. - Rêves d'émigrés - Suivi de Hymne de Regard ; Niamey, Imprimerie de l'Union, 2013, 122 p. Brief summary: In this book the author describes the dreams of African youth to go West and transports us to an Africa where myths, beliefs, values and tradition combine with modernity. Country: Niger Nene Bi, Séraphin. - Histoire comparative des institutions méditerranéennes et négro Africaines : Licence I – Droit ; Abidjan, Les Editions ABC, 2013, 372 p. Brief summary: Comparative history of Mediterranean and negro-African institutions Country: Côte d’Ivoire Ngaramadji, Djimlem Augustin. - Histoire, Pouvoir et Culture des Goulei de Donomanga : Ethnies tchadiennes ; Ndjamena, Al Mouna, 2013, 170 p. Brief summary: The book talks about the traditional organization of Goulei ethnic group living in southern Chad. Country:Chad Nikiema, Ousseni. - L'âge d'or ; Ouagadougou, At the Author, 2013, 100 p. Brief summary: Autobiography Country: Burkina Faso Njekunmian, Jidiaun. - Libérez l'esprit, le corps suivra ; Paris, Edilivre, 2013, 90 p. Brief summary: In this book the author explains the psychological enslavement of a human being traumatized by his oppressor to prevent him to break free from his grip. The author suggests the revolt of the spirit to release the body. Country: Chad Poundza, Géraldine Ida Bakima. - Le retour en France des expatriés : De Conakry à Paris ; Paris, L'Harmattan, 2013, 79 p. Brief summary: Back in France after spending ten years in Guinea the author is faced with endless paperwork to reintegrate into everyday life. Having lost all privileges acquired in Guinea, it does not take long for him to run into problems. Country: Guinea Conakry Sidibé, Oumar. - Une si troublante affaire… ; Bamako, Jamana Editions, 2013, 94 p. Brief summary: This novel tells the story of a Head of State who loses one after another his wives before seeing his offspring involved in international terrorism connections. Country: Mali Taboye, Ahmad. - Panorama critique de la littérature tchadienne en langue française ; Ndjamena, Editions du colloque des Ecrivains, 2013, 327 p. Brief summary: Critical overview of the Chadian literature in French Country:Chad Tevoedjre, Albert. - Par delà toutes frontières ! ; Cotonou, Imprimerie Notre-Dame, 2013, 72 p. Brief summary: Message delivered on the occasion of the award of "universal citizenship passport" Country: Benin Tossou, Marc. - Vindicte populaire ; Cotonou, Les Editions du Flamboyant, 2013, 80 p. Brief summary: This book is based on a real example of mob justice. Country: Benin

Touré, Tara Arafanour Naby-Moussa. - Destins Guinéens : Mémoires d'un rescapé du goulag de Sékou Touré ; Paris, L'Harmattan, 2013, 260 p. Brief summary: Thirty-three years after his release from jail, the author reminds to each of the survivors the need to testify. He tells the miracle of his own survival and pays a tribute to his fellow prisoners in memory of all the abuse suffered during the Sékou Touré barbaric regime that occurred in Guinea from 1958 to 1984 Country: Guinea Conakry Traoré, Lalla. - Le prix du bonheur ; Bamako, Editions Princes du Sahel, 2013, 115 p. Brief summary: Doussou, a girl, loves Souleymane whose social condition is very modest when a rich merchant promised her a life of opulence. Her heart wavers between money and love. Country: Mali Traoré, Paul-Marie. - Pour un adultère : Roman ; Bamako, Editions Tombouctou, 2013, 286 p. Brief summary: This novel depicts a very difficult cohabitation between different sensitivities in a small community closely linked to tradition and where prohibited abound. It is a cultural clash between a rich and a veteran. Country: Mali Voho Sahi, Alphonse. - Si le village m'était conté… ; Lomé, Les Editions Graines de Pensées, 2013, 133 p. Brief summary: Collection of tales. Country:Togo Zakaria, Yahya Zakaria. - Merveille de vie : Conte illustré pour enfants ; Ndjamena, Al Mouna, 2013, 69 p. Brief summary: Illustrated tale for children Country: Chad

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

Codjo, Placide. - Le secret d'un beau discours : 3ème édition ; Cotonou, Hever-Print, 2013, 159 p. Brief summary: This book focuses on the art of preparing a speech and delivering it to an audience. It presents case studies Country: Benin Vodounon Djodo, Joseph. - Regard sur l'Agence Bénin Presse de demain ; Cotonou, ONIP, 2013, 107 p. Brief summary: Call to action on the basis of strategic choices that can help to meet the technological challenges for press promotion in Benin Country: Benin Friedrich Ebert Stiftung. Baromètre des médias africains : Mali 2012 ; Bamako, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, 2013, 135 p. Brief summary: The case of Mali in 2012 by the African media barometer Country: Mali

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Ngardiguina, Abdoulaye. - Tchad : Radioscopie des médias ; Yaoundé, Editions Ifrikiya, 2013, 134 p. Brief summary: The book speaks of the Chadian media from 1960 to 1990 under previous regimes before addressing the issue from 1990 to the present day under democracy. Country: Chad

POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Abba, Seidik. - Niger : la junte militaire et ses dix affaires secrètes (2010-2011) ; Paris, L'Harmattan, 2013, 107 p. Brief summary: This book evokes a dozen of secret affairs that marked the political transition led by the military between 18 February 2010 and 6 April 2011. Country: Niger Adjolohoun, Horace. - Entre constitutionalisme et présidentialisme : Succès et dilemmes du nouveau constitutionalisme béninois 1990-2012 ; Cotonou, Editions CeDAT, 2013, 86 p. Brief summary: Critical analysis of the Country: Beninese constitutional system. Country: Benin Akoti, Pascal Kossi. - Responsabilité des fidèles laïcs catholiques face aux défis sociaux en Afrique pour que l'Afrique se lève et marche ; Lomé, At the Author, 2013, 78 p. Brief summary: A book on the responsibility of the secular Catholics addressing the social challenges in Africa Country: Togo Bah, Ibrahima. - Les transitions politiques en Guinée de son indépendance à 2010 ; Paris, L'Harmattan, 2013, 243 p. Brief summary: This book traces the various political transitions in Guinea from its independence to 2010 Country: Guinea Conakry Bodoumi, Ahmat Saleh. - La victoire des révoltés : Témoignage d'un "enfant soldat" ; s.l., Yagabi, 2013, 303 p. Brief summary: In this book the author presents the facts he experienced during the revolution as a member of the National Liberation Front Country: Chad Cissé, Soumaïla. - De belles années au service de l'intégration régionale ; Abidjan, Editions Eburnie, 2013, 206 p. Brief summary: This book, written in a direct style, the result of exchanges with African citizens, is a strong message to the elites, women, young people and decision makers at all levels. Country: Côte d’Ivoire Djeton, Dorice et al.- Le Bénin dans tous ses états - Tome 1 : 2012-2013 ; Cotonou, Le Label, 2013, 286 p. Brief summary: Economic collection of interviews on the political, social, cultural and sporting life of Benin Country: Benin El-Back, Adam. - Les fondements de la démocratie en Afrique subsaharienne ; Niamey, Université Abdou Moumouni de Niamey/Institut de Recherches en Sciences Humaines (IRSH), 2013, 250 p. Brief summary: Work on the foundations of democracy in sub-Saharan Africa Country: Niger

Gaye, Mandiaye. - Le Pouvoir de Wade : autocratie, impunité et perte de valeurs ; Dakar, L'Harmattan, 2013, 246 p. Brief summary: In this book the author denounces the autocracy, impunity and the loss of moral values under President Abdoulaye Wade, who led the country from 2000 to 2012. Country: Senegal Haïdara, Chirfi Moulaye. - Tombouctou meurtrie : Regard sur les stigmates de l'occupation du Nord Mali ; Bamako, Editions Jamana, 2013, 145 p. Brief summary: A look at the scars of the occupation of northern Country: Mali through Timbuktu Country: Mali Hazoume, Nicolas. - Semer encore : Regards sur le Bénin et sur l'Afrique ; Azove, Editions Francis Aupiais, 2013, 106 p. Brief summary: Objective analysis to question the behavior of citizens. Country: Benin Jimbira-Sakho, Papa Cheikh. - Position : Tome 1 : Sur l'imposture du Monument de la Renaissance Africaine ; Dakar, Editions JP, 2013, 216 p. Brief summary: With arguments, the author reflects on the need for President Wade to build in Dakar the extravagant Monument of the African Renaissance. He fears that the monument is a Masonic work. Country: Senegal Konaté, Doulaye (Dir.). - Le Mali entre doutes et espoirs : Réflexions sur la nation à l'épreuve de la crise du Nord ; Bamako, Editions Tombouctou, 2013, 300 p. Brief summary: This is a collective work by authors from different disciplines who analyze the crisis in northern Mali. Country: Mali Koupaki, Pascal Irénée. - Ce que je crois : Une nouvelle conscience ; Cotonou, Star Editions, 2013, 32 p. Brief summary: Reflection of the former Prime Minister of Benin on the virtues that must cultivate the citizen to participate in the happiness of the community Country: Benin Midiohouan, Guy Ossito. - Elites africaines et nationalisme : Les précurseurs (Textes et études) ; Cotonou, Star Editions, 2013, 227 p. Brief summary: Texts and studies that demonstrate each in its own way the first manifestations of nationalism among African elites Country: Benin Mitta de Bodo, Olivier. - Hinda Déby Itno, la Mère de la Renaissance Durable du Tchad ; Paris, Edilivres, 2013, 42 p. Brief summary: This book presents the humanist dimension of the first lady of Chad, Mrs. Hinda Deby, through her actions to the benefit of all communities in the country. Country:Chad Naganou, Moussa. - Hama Amadou, l'homme de pardon : Un patriarche de la démocratie (Tome 1) ; Niamey, At the Author, 2013, 252 p. Brief summary: This biographical work focuses on the political career of Hama Amadou, one of Niger's leading politicians since the advent of democracy in the country. Country: Niger

Ngardiguina, Abdoulaye. - L'armée tchadienne au Mali : Un bel exemple de panafricanisme pragmatique ; Yaoundé, Editions Ifrikiya, 2013, 140 p. Brief summary: This book is about the participation of the Chadian army in the war in Mali and magnifies what Chadian President called pragmatic Pan-Africanism Country: Chad Philipps, Joschka. - Bandes de jeunes et émeutes urbaines en Guinée-Conakry ; Paris, L'Harmattan, 2013, 248 p. Brief summary: Youth gangs and urban riots in Guinea-Conakry Country: Guinea Conakry Sy, Alpha Amadou. - Les élections présidentielles au Sénégal de mars 2012 : Le triomphe de la volonté populaire ; Paris, L'Harmattan, 2013, 123 p. Brief summary: In this book the author analyses the triumph of the popular will on the occasion of the presidential election in March 2012. Country: Senegal Tabiou, Dolibe Dorothée. - La participation des femmes à l'Assemblée Nationale Country:Togolaise durant la mandature 2007-2012 : La bravoure des femmes à l'hémicycle ; Lomé, Editions HAHO, 2013, 92 p. Brief summary: In this book the author pays tribute to the six Togolese women parliamentarians for their quality contributions in plenary and committee work at the National Assembly. Country: Togo Zoumanigui, Kozo. - La politique étrangère de la République de Guinée de 1958 à nos jours ; Conakry, Editions Verdure, 2013, 124 p. Brief summary: A book on foreign policy of the Republic of Guinea from 1958 to today Country: Guinea Conakry

SOCIETY AND CULTURE (Arts, Sport) Ametoenyenou, Tata Yawo. - Les produits locaux togolais dans votre assiette ; Lomé, Les Editions Aldus, 2013, 113 p. Brief summary: Togolese cooking recipes Country:Togo Association Béninoise des Arts Plastiques. - Répertoire des acteurs des arts visuels du Bénin ; Cotonou, Association Béninoise des Arts Plastiques, 2013, 275 p. Brief summary: Directory to learn more about contemporary visual art in Country: Benin and the context in which it develops and evolves. Country: Benin Cissé, Soumaïla. - De belles années au service de l'intégration régionale ; Abidjan, Editions Eburnie, 2013, 206 p. This book, written in a direct style, the result of exchanges with African citizens, is a strong message to the elites, women, young people and decision makers at all levels. Country: Côte d’Ivoire

Curtis, Marie Yvonne. - A la rencontre des Nalu : Arts de la côte de Guinée ; Paris, L'Harmattan, 2013, 171 p. Brief summary: Arts of the coast of Guinea: the example of the Nalu Country: Guinea Conakry Eglise Méthodiste duTogo. - 1843-2013, 170 ans d'évangélisation au Country:Togo : Réveil méthodiste aujourd'hui : Edification - témoignage – service ; Lomé, Eglise Méthodiste du Togo, 2013, 88 p. Brief summary: Published on the occasion of the 170th anniversary of the Methodist Church of this book describes the work performed and sheds light on the leaders. Country: Togo

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