Mali

  • Sep 17, 2021
  • 7 min read

Solar energy gains momentum in the Sahel

Solar power projects are picking up pace across the Sahelian band

Mali
  • Sep 17, 2021
  • 2 min read

Leader killings in Mali will disrupt ISGS -- for now

The French president has confirmed the death of the leader of Islamic State in the Greater Sahara

Mali
  • Sep 14, 2021
  • 2 min read

Russian mercenaries would worsen Mali's ties with EU

Reports have emerged that the Malian authorities are looking to hire Russian mercenaries

Mali
  • Sep 9, 2021
  • 7 min read

Islam will play growing political role in West Africa

The spread of jihadist insurgencies masks deeper transformations in the relationship between Islam and politics

West Africa
  • Sep 1, 2021
  • 7 min read

Mali’s transition looks likely to be extended

Malians are debating whether the transition to democracy should be extended

Mali
  • Aug 23, 2021
  • 7 min read

Barkhane’s end is not a game changer for the Sahel

French President Macron in June announced the winding down of Operation Barkhane by early 2022

Niger
  • Aug 18, 2021
  • 11 min read

Rapid demographic growth may destabilise the Sahel

While attention focuses on insecurity, rapid population growth could further burden the Sahel

Niger
  • Aug 18, 2021
  • 2 min read

West Africa jihadists will not follow Taliban example

The fall of Kabul to Taliban forces has intensified fears in West Africa and the Sahel of future jihadist victories

West Africa