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
  • Aug 24, 2021
  • 2 min read

Niger is heading towards demographic explosion

The population could triple by 2050, placing pressure on the environment, services and stability

Niger
  • Aug 23, 2021
  • 7 min read

Barkhane’s end is not a game changer for the Sahel

French President Macron in June announced the winding down of Operation Barkhane by early 2022

Niger
  • Aug 18, 2021
  • 11 min read

Rapid demographic growth may destabilise the Sahel

While attention focuses on insecurity, rapid population growth could further burden the Sahel

Niger
  • Aug 18, 2021
  • 2 min read

West Africa jihadists will not follow Taliban example

The fall of Kabul to Taliban forces has intensified fears in West Africa and the Sahel of future jihadist victories

West Africa
  • Aug 12, 2021
  • 7 min read

Niger demographic challenge compounds security issues

Niger's president must cope with rising security problems and rapid demographic growth

Niger
  • Jul 26, 2021
  • 7 min read

Conflict and COVID worsen Sahel food insecurity

An extra one million people are estimated to be food stressed this year in three Sahelian countries

Chad