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Tramadol 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 AfricaSahel floods will compound regional fragility
Severe flooding in Sahelian countries has caused more than 100 deaths and displaced hundreds of thousands
West AfricaNiger security will worsen amid regional turbulence
Domestic and regional turbulence is worsening ahead of scheduled presidential elections later this year
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