Russia is exploiting weaknesses in Europe’s relationships with states across Africa. Germany will need to set a precedent in Mali if it is to respond to this challenge effectively.
The EU’s values-led foreign policy and its stabilisation objectives in the Sahel are in tension with each other. Russia is now waiting to exploit that tension.
The European Council on Foreign Relations is delighted to invite you to our webinar on what the latest developments mean for Europe’s engagement in the Sahel.
Europeans reacted sharply to the news of Wagner Group’s interest in Mali – and interviews suggest the company has been present in the country. But European states and the EU remain the dominant security and development player in the Sahel.
Sudan’s civilian protest movement is fighting for democracy. Europe can play a decisive role, but to do so its condemnation must come with consequences.
Emmanuel Macron took allies by surprise when he announced the end of Operation Barkhane. But his new plans do not appear to offer the change of tack the Sahel needs.
Russia is exploiting weaknesses in Europe’s relationships with states across Africa. Germany will need to set a precedent in Mali if it is to respond to this challenge effectively.
The EU’s values-led foreign policy and its stabilisation objectives in the Sahel are in tension with each other. Russia is now waiting to exploit that tension.
Europeans reacted sharply to the news of Wagner Group’s interest in Mali – and interviews suggest the company has been present in the country. But European states and the EU remain the dominant security and development player in the Sahel.
Sudan’s civilian protest movement is fighting for democracy. Europe can play a decisive role, but to do so its condemnation must come with consequences.
Emmanuel Macron took allies by surprise when he announced the end of Operation Barkhane. But his new plans do not appear to offer the change of tack the Sahel needs.
There are promising signs in Mali’s new government, but the international community must take action now to ensure the military junta cedes power to civilians.
The European Council on Foreign Relations is delighted to invite you to our webinar on what the latest developments mean for Europe’s engagement in the Sahel.
This event is part of the German Forum on Security Policy #DFS2021
In the media
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
Theodore Murphy discusses the state of international food security with a focus on Africa
[Some in the power apparatus fear that] Dagalo – who is regarded by many observers as a strong man behind the scenes anyway – could also position himself visibly as such with the help of the Russians
Theodore Murphy comments on Sudan’s rapprochement with Russia
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