Niger

  • Jan 5, 2022
  • 7 min read

Anti-French sentiment will increase in the Sahel

A French military resupply convoy was blocked by protesters in both Burkina Faso and Niger in November

West Africa
  • Dec 24, 2021
  • 6 min read

Intra-jihadist rivalry fuels violence in Lake Chad

The security situation in Lake Chad is worsening in spite of the death of prominent jihadist leaders.

Nigeria
  • Dec 6, 2021
  • 7 min read

Niger self-defence groups will hasten violence spiral

Self-defence groups are emerging in western Niger in response to worsening jihadist violence

Niger
  • Nov 3, 2021
  • 12 min read

Infrastructure development in the Sahel will be slow

Sahelian states desperately need to develop their infrastructure, especially as their populations rise fast

Mauritania
  • Oct 29, 2021
  • 2 min read

Reduced Sahel state violence may mask worrying trends

Recent data suggests a major reduction in state violence against civilians in the Sahel

West Africa
  • Oct 21, 2021
  • 6 min read

Niger's humanitarian situation looks set to worsen

Beset by insecurity, displacement and economic hardship, Niger is now also dealing with a cholera outbreak

Niger
  • Sep 17, 2021
  • 7 min read

Solar energy gains momentum in the Sahel

Solar power projects are picking up pace across the Sahelian band

Mali
  • Sep 17, 2021
  • 2 min read

Leader killings in Mali will disrupt ISGS -- for now

The French president has confirmed the death of the leader of Islamic State in the Greater Sahara

Mali