Niger
Insecurity will not derail Nigerien elections
A major jihadist attack on the eve of local elections highlights growing insecurity ahead of the presidential poll
NigerDonors look divided over approaches to the Sahel
A European-led donor conference for the Sahel met the organisers’ target but next year will bring more needs
West AfricaTramadol control poses international medical risks
Tramadol misuse is rising in much of the developing world, prompting calls for international action by impacted states.
InternationalFrance will struggle to refocus its Sahel strategy
Persistent unrest in the Sahel will make it difficult for France to shift from its current military focus
FranceProspects for the Sahel for 2021
Elections are taking place in all but one of the Sahelian countries over the coming year
NigerSahel kidnappings may persist despite hostage rescue
US special forces rescued a US national that had been kidnapped in southern Niger
NigerOperation Takuba Sahel successes may be short-lived
France and other European countries are deploying 600 special forces troops in the Sahel
NigerSahel smugglers move into gold and counterfeit drugs
Criminals in the Sahel, and smugglers especially, are adapting to changes in the environment, including the pandemic
West Africa
