In The Sahel

Dialogue plays a crucial role in conflict resolution by fostering mutual understanding, building trust, and encouraging shared learning. It’s a non-confrontational approach that allows parties to express their perspectives openly and respectfully, ultimately aiming to bridge divides and find common…

As is customary, In The Sahel presents a monthly panel of discussants to offer comprehensive analysis and insights into significant security issues, concerns, or interests. Abdullahi Hassan invited two specialists to explore the effects of national and regional dialogues on…

The ability of populations to demonstrate resilience in the face of insecurity refers to their capacity to withstand, adapt to, and recover from adversity and shocks. This involves maintaining or improving their well-being despite challenges like economic hardship, conflict, or…

The Sahel region has experienced devastating terrorist attacks against civilian and military targets over the years. Terrorist groups are present across borders and repeatedly target communities and national institutions through coordinated attacks, taking advantage of porous and extensive borders. With…

The global economic landscape is rapidly changing and shifting, a trend that can both exacerbate and complicate the fight against terrorism, especially in West Africa, where several countries are battling insurgents. Understanding the relationship between economics and terrorism is crucial…

This is In The Sahel, WADR’s weekly magazine that delves into the heart of the African security crisis, telling stories and strategies to shape the region’s response to pressing challenges. Last week’s episode was on Food insecurity and possible endogenous…

In the Sahel, around 65 per cent of the active population works in the agriculture sector and their livelihoods are therefore affected by climate change, markets and environmental factors above all insecurity. Research and testimonies indicate that recurring crises pose…

The Sahel, a region spanning over 3,800 kilometres south of the Sahara Desert, has recently garnered significant global attention. Over the past decade, the region has been marked by challenges such as terrorism, insecurity, and trafficking. Military coups have emerged…

Armed groups employ various intelligence-gathering mechanisms, including human intelligence, signals intelligence, imagery intelligence, and open-source intelligence, to understand their adversaries and plan operations. Experts believe the intelligence-gathering capacity of armed groups adds to some of the difficulties governments and security…

In The Sahel brings you a panel of discussants to provide in-depth analysis and understanding of crucial security subjects, concerns or interests.

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