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Other 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
NigerAnti-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 AfricaIntra-jihadist rivalry fuels violence in Lake Chad
The security situation in Lake Chad is worsening in spite of the death of prominent jihadist leaders.
NigeriaNiger self-defence groups will hasten violence spiral
Self-defence groups are emerging in western Niger in response to worsening jihadist violence
NigerInfrastructure development in the Sahel will be slow
Sahelian states desperately need to develop their infrastructure, especially as their populations rise fast
MauritaniaReduced Sahel state violence may mask worrying trends
Recent data suggests a major reduction in state violence against civilians in the Sahel
West AfricaNiger's humanitarian situation looks set to worsen
Beset by insecurity, displacement and economic hardship, Niger is now also dealing with a cholera outbreak
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