Sahel dynamics foster illicit economies

Local factors in the Sahel-Sahara borderlands are poorly understood, despite the region's perceived significance

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  • Social connections
  • Local economies
  • Armed groups
  • Long-distance movement
  • Inter-state cooperation

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