L’héritage intellectuel d’Ahmed Baba Es-Sudani de Tombouctou : Analyse contemporaine

Abstract

This article explores the intellectual heritage of Ahmed Baba Es-Sudani (1556-1627), a scholar from Timbuktu, based on a documentary analysis of his master's thesis and historical sources. The problem focuses on the contemporary relevance of his doctrine in an African context marked by digital and multi-sectoral dynamics, particularly the digital preservation of manuscripts and inclusive governance. The methodology adopts a qualitative approach, combining bibliographic research and interviews with specialists in Bamako and Timbuktu. The results highlight his life, works, and rationalist, fideist, and humanist doctrine. The discussion critically emphasizes its relevance for human rights defense and good governance in Africa. In conclusion, Ahmed Baba remains a model for the rehabilitation of African intellectual heritage through digital tools