G5 Sahel: Much done, more to do
Significant progress on funding and co-ordination, but problematic partnerships with local militias and abuses by security services still hamper prospects for EU’s Sahel strategy
Andrew Lebovich
Misunderstanding migration in North and West Africa
A shocking report on the apparent slave trade in migrants trapped in Libya has focused European attention on combatting smugglers. But ‘cracking down’ on migrant networks is not the answer.
Sahel visit leaves fundamental issues unaddressed
UNSC delegation continues to focus on technical implementation rather than tackling political problems
Still wanted: New approaches to migration for Europe
The recent high-level Paris meeting on managing migration from Africa still falls far short of resolving the issue
Serious questions remain over G5 Sahel military force
France is pushing for regional military support, but the proposed force risks causing more harm than good
Stabilising Mali – why Europe must look beyond technicalities
To foster long-term stability in Mali, the international community must not content itself with the implementation of technicalities
The risks of deeper engagement in Mali
The war in Mali continues to expand, even as the country’s peace process stumbles ever onward.
Taking Mali hostage
The kidnapping of four ICRC workers by prominent political figures in Mali indicates that the Jihadists might be holding the peace process hostage as well as its aid workers
Beyond securitisation in the Sahel
The political response to the migrant crisis that has captivated Europe in recent months has centered mostly on migrant flows from the Middle East…