Governance and security challenges in the Sahel

A 26 July putsch in Niger has new implications for regional stability and the fight against jihadism in the Sahel.

Francophone West Africa’s most recent crop of military leaders have all promised ‘transition’, to include elections by end-2024. But how far each of these political processes go is questionable: none of the juntas look particularly secure, but neither do their leaders seem keen on handing over power.

Malian President Assimi Goita, Presidency Mali

Niger coup stymies power and mining projects

Issue 490 - 10 September 2023

Sorely-needed investments in the power, mining and energy sectors have been hampered by the putsch in July. With the government heavily dependent on foreign funding, Niamey’s new prime minister will likely struggle to balance the books as sanctions bite, writes Marc Howard.

Niger on the brink as neighbours threaten to respond to coup with force

Issue 489 - 04 August 2023

Strategically important Niger is at a crossroads after the coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, with events quickly deteriorating to the extent that Ecowas has threatened force to reinstate democratic rule, while France and the US are anxious to ensure their key regional military base doesn’t follow other Sahel states...

Issue 490 - 10 September 2023

Military intervention increasingly unlikely in Niger

Strategy & risk

Issue 489 - 28 July 2023

The Sahel’s latest coup claims to have ousted Bazoum in Niger

Strategy & risk

In depth

Issue 488 - 24 July 2023

Abu Dhabi-Chad airlift revives speculation about UAE and Russian aims

Pin Sudan, Chad, Central African Republic, Libya, Burkina Faso, Mali

Strategy & risk

Issue 488 - 20 July 2023

Mali: Leo Lithium shares suspended ahead of possible government export decision

Resources, Strategy & risk

In depth

Issue 481 - 31 March 2023

Guinea: US firm signs ‘$300m’ LNG import and distribution agreement to supply mining sector

Power, Resources

Issue 480 - 08 March 2023

Niger: Enigmatic Mauritanian businessman finances thermal plants

Pin Mauritania, Niger

Power, Strategy & risk

Issue 476 - 08 January 2023

Guinea: Terms agreed for Simandou rail and port infrastructure

Issue 475 - 23 December 2022

Governance in Chad is likely to remain a family affair

Strategy & risk

Issue 470 - 13 October 2022

Political instability means familiar business problems just get worse for operations in the Sahel and Guinea

Pin Niger, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Mali

Resources, Strategy & risk

In depth

Issue 470 - 06 October 2022

Junior officers’ putsch in Burkina Faso adds to the Sahel’s multiple crises

Pin Niger, Chad, Burkina Faso, Mali, Côte d'Ivoire

Resources, Strategy & risk

In depth

Issue 468 - 18 September 2022

Crunch time for resources plays and political moves in Mano River countries

Pin Sierra Leone, Guinea, Liberia

Power, Strategy & risk

Issue 468 - 14 September 2022

More expansion in Africa for Bboxx with PEG acquisition, big corporate tie-ups

Pin Kenya, Ghana, DR Congo, Senegal, Mali, Côte d'Ivoire

Power, Strategy & risk

Issue 467 - 02 September 2022

Mali: Junta creates natural resources company

Free

Issue 464 - 11 July 2022

Sahel poses security risks and deeper challenges for allies

Pin Mauritania, Niger, Chad, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Mali

Power, Strategy & risk

Issue 464 - 07 July 2022

Mali electricity sector improvement

Map of power infrastructure in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone

Power infrastructure across Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone – revised September 2022

Sahel energy and security crisis

The Sahel: Renewable energy and security crises – July 2022

Solar projects in the Sahel region map

Solar projects and potential across the Sahel – February 2022

Power infrastructure in Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger map

Power infrastructure in Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger – revised September 2020

Power infrastructure in Senegal, Mauritania, The Gambia and Guinea-Bissau map

Power infrastructure in Senegal, Mauritania, The Gambia and Guinea-Bissau – revised September 2020

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