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02 Jul 2025 / by PSC Report

Illicit activities fuel extremism in the Sahel's conflict zones

The Nouakchott Process must be revitalised to address the illegal gold mining and arms trafficking plaguing the Sahel.

02 Jul 2025 / by PSC Report

Les activités illicites alimentent l’extrémisme dans le Sahel

Le processus de Nouakchott doit être relancé pour lutter contre l’orpaillage illégal et le trafic d’armes au Sahel.

26 Jun 2025 / by PSC Report

PSC Interview: Key regional and continental bodies at risk of obsolescence, cautions Aning

The relevance of the African Union and Economic Community of West African States hangs in the balance.

25 Jun 2025 / by PSC Report

Enhancing PSC-ECOWAS collaboration to counteract challenges

Continental-body cooperation is a prerequisite for synergised and robust responses to West Africa’s crises.

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