There is no place for economic development and a political path to solve the complex problems of the Sahel. The reality is that France and the Sahel governments are facing a big enemy, that is efficient, strategic and able to hit hard. That’s because they seem to have a very clear endgame and that is to broaden the insurgency across the entire Sahel and West Africa regions. I am the first to admit that solving the Sahel crises is not going to be easy. Thousands of civilians have been killed and more than a million displaced, with hundreds of troops killed, including dozens of French soldiers.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 22, 2020 15:22 UTC