Mali
Role of Islam in the Sahel is multifaceted
Islam, the main religion in Sahelian societies, is misrepresented if viewed in the context of jihadist activity alone
West AfricaMali's hardline stance may force quicker French exit
Mali expelled the French ambassador, days after it asked Danish forces to leave
MaliRegional coups undermine French military strategy
France's foreign minister has stated that France and Europe have to "adapt" their security posture in the Sahel
West AfricaWest African coups will challenge ECOWAS's credibility
Following a January 24 coup in Burkina Faso, ECOWAS, faces serious political crises in three of its member countries
West AfricaDeep-rooted corruption keeps Nigerien state weak
The arrest of a mayor suspected of transporting cocaine shows the threat posed by criminality inside the state
NigerOther forces may offset France's drawdown in Mali
France is set to reduce its Barkhane force from 5,000 down to 3,000 by mid-2022
MaliWest Africa: ECOWAS sanctions may backfire
Mali on January 14 saw mass protests against punitive sanctions imposed on the country by ECOWAS
West AfricaClimate change could intensify Sahel conflicts
Climate change effects such as higher temperatures, more rainfall and extreme weather events may set off cascading risks
Niger