The West African Sahel region is land locked, arid, and poor. In the past ten years, this region—which includes Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger and northern Nigeria—has become home to one of Africa’s most violent and successful Islamist extremism movements. Now, the Covid-19 crisis that has shaken the world has also harmed efforts to...
Mali has been a democratic country since 1991, and this democracy enshrines multiparty politics. The main actors of these events were young people and women. It is one of the West African countries with the most political organizations. Emergence, fulfillment. Mali’s youth represents more than 50% of the population. Given its place in the political,...
Some say Timbuktu is the end of the world but for natives of city it’s the beginning of the world and a brilliant future. This city is landlocked in the Sahara, and poor, but it’s a power house in art, architecture, and literature. It’s located in the heart of Mali, in West Africa, and known...
The Role of Women in Transforming Violent Extremism and Promoting Peace across the Sahel Over the past two decades, Islamist rebellions and ethnic separatist movements have made the Sahel one of the most troubled regions of Sub-Saharan Africa. Combatting such threats involves building strong communities that promote tolerance and inclusivity, including gender equality. Women play...
