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…
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…
Climate Change, Environmental Degradation and Conflict in the Sahel (K4DD)
With an emphasis on Mali and Niger, the current K4DD Rapid Evidence Review investigates how environmental degradation and climate change…
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…
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…
Floods In The Lake Chad Basin and The Sahel: The Climate Change-ConflictNexus (Policy Center for the New South)
For almost ten years, villages in the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin have been devastated by violent wars. The situation…
Floods in the Lake Chad Basin and the Sahel: The Climate Change-Conflict Nexus (Policy Center for the New South)
For almost ten years, communities in the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin have been devastated by violent conflicts brought on…
Climate Change and Conflict in the Sahel (CFR)
The African countries of the Sahel stand to be among the most affected by climate change. To help mitigate its…