French President Emmanuel Macron outlined a new “framework for security cooperation” as part of a new approach to relations with African countries
Media mentions – Sahel
In the Sahel countries, besides social and economic problems, there also are the interests of international actors, who are using disinformation as a tool, especially against the EU
Emanuela Del Re, EU Special Representative for the Sahel and ECFR Council Member, analyzes developments in the Sahel, and the EU’s strategy towards the region
In the future, should a Sahel country hosting European military support start flirting with Russia, Europe’s preparedness to leave will be a proven fact
The militant groups in Burkina Faso are divided between those that are affiliated with al-Qaida and the fighters that are affiliated with the Islamic State
People are concerned that any political collapse or weakening would have significant a impact not just for other Sahelian countries but for coastal West African countries, as well
Yet another coup stems from Sahel insecurity
What happened (…) is a warning signal to governments for other countries in the region facing similar security situations and civil-military tensions
I do think, at a minimum, it’s something to be concerned about and something to watch out for and something to actively work against