Poor governance, multiple coups, military juntas, violent extremism, the UN’s most deadly recent ‘Peacekeeping’ mission, mineral wealth, Russian mercenaries, and irregular migration and modern slavery – sadly, the Sahel has it all. This spotlight report highlights the challenges regions such as the Sahel and West Africa face from the competing priorities of authoritarian juntas, corrupt and external influence, and violent extremism – and their role in driving irregular migration to record levels.
Download the latest Spotlight Report: Sahel Crisis: the unravelling of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, its regional consequences, and the search for solutions.
