Niger
Security force abuses will fuel Sahelian insecurity
A new Amnesty International report sheds light on growing human rights violations by security forces
MaliCOVID-19 will compound other crises in Niger
Niger has a youthful population and vast territory, but also faces an impeding food crisis and pre-existing insecurity
NigerNiger military audit will confirm corruption views
A new version of a military procurement audit seen by media shows that almost 40% of funds were lost to fraud
NigerCOVID-19 will exacerbate Sahel food crisis
The countries of the Sahel, already chronically short of food supplies, are facing a worse season due to COVID-19
ChadCorruption findings will strain Nigerien government
Confirmation of malfeasance in military procurement comes as the army faces mounting casualties
NigerFrance and Mali apply dual strategy to Sahel jihadists
To tackle rising violence, France and Mali have a strategy of talking to one set of jihadists and fighting another
MaliMore French troops could check jihadist Sahel advance
France said it will add 600 more troops to its 4,500-strong deployment in the Sahel in response to spreading violence
NigerNeglect of Sahel border regions will sustain smuggling
Cross-border smuggling throughout the Sahel provides a livelihood for border communities
Chad
