Landlocked Sahel states back Morocco’s sea access initiative (AP via Newsday)
According to the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the landlocked nations of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have supported a…
Grazing effects on vegetation dynamics in the savannah ecosystems of the Sahel (Ecological Processes)
There were notable differences in the diversity and composition of herbaceous species across the various grazing intensity levels (p <0.001).…
React, rinse, repeat: How Europe can help break Somalia’s cycle of conflict (ecfr)
In an attempt to move away from expensive foreign operations, international allies are growing more eager to hand over security…
Defying extremism and backing democracy: The US is overlooking its strongest ally in West Africa (YNET)
With robust counterterrorism measures, a pro-Western posture, and a fearless dedication to press freedom, Mauritania stands out as a rare…
The Alliance of Sahel States & The Changing Face of West Africa (Spheres of Influence)
The nations of Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali united to declare their union into the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)…
West and Central Africa: UNOWAS and UNOCA pool their efforts to strengthen peaceful coexistence between farmers and herders and ensure the sustainable management of transhumance (UNOWAS)
From February 26 to 27, 2025, the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) and for Central…
Audio… Reshaping Multilateralism Episode 7: What’s Next for the Sahel? (The Center for Climate and Security)
Reshaping Multilateralism, the seventh episode of the Nexus25 project podcast, is accessible on the Nexus25 website and Spotify. This month,…
Audio… Pastoralism in the Sahel today: Honouring the work of Jeremy Swift (ODI Global)
In addition to honoring Professor Jeremy Swift’s life and legacy, this event serves as a relevant forum for discussing the…
Audio… Recalibrating external missions to the Sahel (Saferworld)
Warpod debates on whether no intervention might be superior to the existing operations in the Sahel, in collaboration with the…
For a collective commitment (UNOWAS Magazine)
The issue covers various topics, including Mr. Simão’s advocacy for a coordinated response to the ongoing crises in West Africa…
Analysis Of The Interconnected Risks Of Climate Security And Violent Extremism: A Practical Guide For Mauritania (UNICRI)
UNICRI has developed a tool tailored for Mauritania to help stakeholders incorporate climate, environmental, and conflict sensitivity into strategies to…
Building and maintaining social protection systems through a twin-track approach (World Food Programme)
Governments in the Sahel are spending more money on social protection models that are flexible, scalable, and adaptable to the…