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Niger risks blowback for hosting French forces
France is removing its troops from Mali and basing them in neighbouring Niger
NigerGold fields could be source of stability for the Sahel
Gold mining has grown substantially over the past decade across the Sahel region, but most of it is unregulated
NigerMali fallout could bring turbulence to Niger
The Nigerien government will ask for parliament's approval to allow French forces on its soil
NigerFrench withdrawal from Mali would allow partial ops
France announced it would withdraw its forces from Mali after months of deteriorating relations
MaliRole of Islam in the Sahel is multifaceted
Islam, the main religion in Sahelian societies, is misrepresented if viewed in the context of jihadist activity alone
West AfricaDeep-rooted corruption keeps Nigerien state weak
The arrest of a mayor suspected of transporting cocaine shows the threat posed by criminality inside the state
NigerOther forces may offset France's drawdown in Mali
France is set to reduce its Barkhane force from 5,000 down to 3,000 by mid-2022
MaliClimate change could intensify Sahel conflicts
Climate change effects such as higher temperatures, more rainfall and extreme weather events may set off cascading risks
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