In The Sahel

The last edition of this season brings you the voices of listeners from countries where the second season of the program has been aired. The second phase of the first project implemented by WADR since September 2021, is entitled “Providing…

This week, we hear from experts, stakeholders, and citizens of Togo, Benin, and Nigeria on proposals for combating. Nigeria, strategically positioned in West Africa, benefits from immense economic opportunities through trade and cross-border activities with neighbouring countries. But like they…

This week, West Africa Democracy Radio, under its security project, In The Sahel, organised a debate in Dakar, the Senegalese capital, bringing together experts, analysts, CSO executives, policy makers, researchers, youths, journalists and other stakeholders, to discuss the theme, security…

This week’s edition is on Support for Military Transitions and Youth Participation in the Fight Against Terrorism. In Niger, youth involvement in the fight against terrorism is primarily centred on gathering intelligence. However, many young people hesitate to take direct…

This week’s package assesses the feasibility of establishing a practical joint security mechanism between ECOWAS and the AES confederation to counter-terrorism and combat cross-border crime. On the panel are Professor Gorgui Dieng, a Senegalese political and governance expert and Taiwo…

Terrorism, particularly perpetrated by al-Qaeda and Islamic State-affiliated groups, is increasingly spreading from the Sahel region into coastal West African states. This includes Benin, Togo, and Côte d’Ivoire, leading to rising attacks and fatalities in these areas. Civilians and uniform…

In this week’s episode of In The Sahel, we aim to understand and appreciate the role of development associations in combating insecurity – a journey across the Sahel to Northeastern Nigeria.

Terrorist groups increasingly exploit technology for a range of activities, including radicalisation, recruitment, propaganda, planning and executing attacks, and facilitating financing. Emerging technologies, such as generative AI, and drones, offer new opportunities for terrorists to amplify their reach and impact.…

This week’s edition engages two guests on The United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel. Known as The United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel, (UNISS) it was developed in 2013 based on Security Council Resolution 2056. This resolution responded…

Insecurity significantly threatens national development by disrupting economic growth, political stability, and overall societal well-being. It can deter investment, reduce government revenue, and increase unemployment. Conversely, a secure environment is crucial for sustainable development as it allows for the effective…

Civil society organisations play a crucial role in countering terrorism by addressing the root causes of extremism, promoting community resilience, and ensuring that counterterrorism measures respect human rights. They do this through education, activism, research, oversight, and providing assistance and…

Youth and women’s groups play a vital role in conflict prevention and resolution by fostering dialogue, promoting social cohesion, and empowering communities. They offer unique perspectives and experiences, often overlooked in traditional peacebuilding processes. By engaging youth and women in…