Why French Withdrawal From the Sahel Matters for Regional and Global Security?
The Sahel did not receive the current counterterrorism operation until Operation Barkhane, yet the operations in the country started a long time ago with the presence of France in the area but the post-2014 operation was the largest activity since decolonisation. During its peak, Barkhane deployed close to 5,000 French soldiers in Mali, Niger and […]
Geopolitical Realignment: France, US, and Russia Converge on Nigeria’s Banditry Surge
In 2025, the Nigeria banditry wave intensifies and spreads to the northern and central states that increases humanitarian burdens and complicates the counter-crime and counter-insurgency structure of the government. Although the total attacks are said to have decreased by 17 per cent in the first quarter, the officials report that attacks have become deadlier, more […]
