Sahel Edition
France’s decades-long military presence in Africa is winding down as countries like Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire announce the closure of foreign bases, signaling a shift in regional dynamics and France’s influence.
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Along the Guinea-Mali border, jihadist violence and a fast-moving gold economy are colliding to reshape security, trade and governance. In the Siguiri-Kourémalé corridor, formal border controls, informal crossings and illicit mining networks are all pulling the region in different directions.
A tactical thaw in the Sahel is reshaping Algeria’s ties with Mali, but the deeper conflict over northern Mali remains unresolved.
FAO monitoring shows Northwest Africa entering a new phase of desert locust activity, with Morocco facing the highest pressure and neighboring countries preparing for possible summer migrations toward Sahelian breeding zones.
A conversation with Dr. Kate Schecter, President and CEO of World Neighbors, on how community-led development works in practice across the Global South.
