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…
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)…
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… 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…
Civic space and human rights defenders in the Sahel. A regional convergence of repressive practices (The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders)
“Against backdrop of political instability, civil society organisations in the four countries coveredby this study – and human rights defenders…
Espace civique et défenseur·es des droits humains au Sahel. Convergence régionale des pratiques de répression (L’Observatoire pour la Protection des Défenseurs des Droits Humains)
“Dans contexte d’instabilité politique, les organisations de la société civile dans les quatre payscouverts par l’étude, ainsi que les défenseur·es…
Roads and Conflicts in North and West Africa (OECD/SWAC via msc)
Insurgents attack transportation networks because they are essential to state sovereignty, economic activity, and government. While governments rely on these…
Strategy for Norway’s efforts in the Sahel region (2024–2030) (Government.no)
Glimpse: The goal of the plan is to encourage action to stop the Sahel and coastal states from experiencing more…
Video… What role for Europe in the 2040 Sahel? (Fondation pour la recherche stratégique)
Discussion with Anna Schmauder (GPPi), Beatriz de León Cobo (independent consultant and researcher specialized in West Africa political and security…
Morocco’s Atlantic Initiative: A Catalyst for Sahel-Saharan Integration (Powers of Africa)
The Atlantic Initiative, which was introduced in November 2023 and aims to establish a strong commercial and transportation network between…