Niger
German policy towards Sahel will be cautious
Germany has been following France's lead in the Sahel, but Berlin's role is becoming more important now
GermanyNiger has long-term plans to improve security
The government wants displaced persons to return to their homes and has put plans in motion to achieve this
NigerInsecurity worsens hunger in Nigeria's Lake Chad area
Despite some setbacks suffered by jihadist groups, they still pose a significant threat in the Lake Chad region
NigeriaFood crisis in the Sahel will intensify this year
The war in Ukraine, insecurity in the Sahel and poor rains have reduced food availability for many Sahelians
ChadDiplomatic feuds will worsen security in the Sahel
Mali’s military junta is severing diplomatic ties and security cooperation with former allies
MaliTalks with jihadists in the Sahel face many obstacles
Leaders in Niger and Burkina Faso have, in recent weeks, expressed more willingness to reach out to jihadist groups
West AfricaNiger prepares for delicate balancing act
The president pushed through parliament approval of deploying French troops from Mali in Niger
NigerSahelian farmers and herders will clash more
Farmers and herders are coming under greater pressure from climate change, demographic growth and insecurity
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