L'Afrique politique 2001 is an annual analytical volume examining political developments across the African continent during the year 2001. Published by Karthala and produced by the Centre d'étude d'Afrique noire (CEAN), the book offers in-depth assessments of institutional reforms, governance challenges, and socio-political transformations in various African states. With contributions from leading scholars in African studies, it provides a comprehensive overview of democratization processes, public administration reforms, and regional dynamics at the turn of the millennium. The volume serves as both a reference for researchers and a resource for policymakers interested in contemporary African affairs, combining empirical data with critical analysis to map the evolving political landscape of the continent.