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Today’s subject of discussion, that is the welfare of wounded soldiers, is enshrined in Article 12, second paragraph, of the 1949 Geneva Convention II provides that members of the armed forces who are wounded, sick or shipwrecked shall be “cared…
As usual, In The Sahel every once a month, brings you a panel discussion on a security issue of paramount importance. On today’s package, we are looking at Security Sector Reform with a particular emphasis on Nigeria under the current…
A 72-hour strike in protest of the arrest of a trade unionist in Mali, paralyses the nation’s financial and oil sectors. The Burkinabe army acquires new military hardware with the support of the population to better fight against insurgency. The…
This week, we are highlighting the cascading effects of the mismanagement of public funds in the fight against insecurity. Mismanagement of public funds in other words corruption, fuels insecurity in many ways, directly or indirectly. Corruption or endemic corruption which…
Across African regions and countries hit by years of conflict, contrasting debates persist on the role of religion and religious leaders as a motivation. Hence the relationship between religion, peace and conflict is a contentious and polarizing subject, attracting a…
You must have heard, read or come across a publication on Terrorist financing – a means by which terrorists raise funds through charities or illegal avenues such as trafficking in weapons, drugs or people, or kidnapping to carry out their…
Last week’s episode was on Young People’s Enthusiasm To Join Armed Forces. It was an interesting debate that featured two experts – a former spokesperson of the Nigerian army General Sani Usman retired and a Senior researcher at ISS Wole…
This week’s episode of the program which is Young People’s Enthusiasm for Armed Forces Recruitment will have two experts from Senegal and Nigeria joining us with their ideas and opinions. My name is Abdullahi Hassan…your anchor.
The proliferation of small arms and light weapons is adjudged as the major security challenge to people, societies and states worldwide, fueling conflicts, organized crime, human and drug trafficking, armed robbery and abduction among others. This week’s edition of In…
Conflicts, old and new, along with the increasingly disastrous impacts of climate change, are driving a devastating rise in the number of forcibly displaced people across West Africa, particularly the Sahel region. From Mali to Burkina Faso, Niger moving into…
Violence Against Civilians – a dangerous situation that occurs at the border areas, conflict zones, in remote areas, and also in locations near urban centres is our focus this week. A new survey by the West Africa Secretariat says violence…
This edition of In The Sahel, brings you a panel discussion on a security issue of paramount importance. For conversation, we have two experts with a vast knowledge of regional security and global politics. From Nigeria, is Dr Maji Peters…
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