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For the creation of the common market, the basic principles on the free movement of people and
goods have been affirmed by the Treaty of WAEMU. Similarly, several standards (Additional
Protocol, Additional Act, Regulations, Directive and Decision) were taken to the effectiveness of
these principles. However, these principles and standards are struggling to apply light of certain
practices of public administrations and citizens. This article proposes to question the compliance
with Community legislation in the area of free movement, from the social representations of users
of the axis Cotonou-Lomé. This reflection is conducted through the collection of primary and
secondary data following a precise methodological approach. The literature search supplemented
by semi-structured interviews allowed the qualitative survey implementation. Subsequently, the
data analysis has lead to a number of significant conclusions. Four forms of harassment have been
identified. This is the ransom, red tape in the clearance of the denial of travel documents yet
updated or authentic and poor roads. The most recurring harassment relate to ransom and red tape.
The implications of these annoyances are related to loss of time, money as well as degeneration of
negotiations. |