Welcome to In The Sahel, WADR’s weekly magazine where we bring you reports and in-depth analysis on the African security crisis through the African lens that shapes our region.
Last week’s episode was on Intelligence gathering and the role of regional players in Promoting peace.
Today, our focus is on International Aid and partnerships aimed at eradicating conflict in Africa, with a specific focus on the Sahel region where the decade-long conflict has had far-reaching implications, affecting the lives of millions of people.
displacement especially of women and children is currently adding to the growing humanitarian crisis.
Join us as we explore the efforts made by regional and international agencies to bring stability and prosperity to these regions.
The Sahel region has and is still facing persistent challenges, including political instability, terrorism, and extreme poverty associated attributed to climate change.
According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), as of June 2023, over 34.5 million people in the Sahel required humanitarian assistance due to conflict-related issues.