For Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger’s new force to succeed, relations with neighbouring countries need to be rebuilt.
Can the security-for-minerals approach yield win-win outcomes for Sahelian states beyond diplomatic recognition?
Withdrawing from the global court shows that the Alliance of Sahel States prioritises joint action, whatever the consequences.
The African Union is uniquely positioned to lead coordinated responses that disrupt criminal networks, strengthen border security and cut arms flows.
The politically neutral Conseil de l’Entente could revive urgently needed security partnerships among Sahel and coastal states.
As armed groups shift away from direct confrontations with the military, commercial drones are increasingly used to carry out attacks.
Jihadist groups and militarised counter-terrorism responses have weakened traditional approaches to resolving climate disputes.
Despite a recent surge in terrorist attacks, the region is more at risk of fragmentation than centralised jihadist rule.
Understanding ECOWAS’ five decades of experience can make an immense contribution to integration in Africa.
The AES-ECOWAS split has sparked pragmatic cooperation based on strategic interests between neighbouring countries.
Political party bans by military authorities in Burkina Faso and Niger have met little resistance, but in Mali they ignited defiance.
The challenge will be translating the country’s rich mineral resources and promising economy into stability and development.
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