Sep 17, 2024 | Environment, Front story, Issues, Mali, Nigeria, Rains and Floods, Regions, Sahel, West Africa
Recent flooding in northeastern Nigeria has displaced at least 50,000 people since the weekend of September 14-15, 2024. The flood, caused by the collapse of the Alau dam, has destroyed homes, farmlands, and marketplaces in Maiduguri, Borno State, further straining...
Sep 12, 2024 | Front story, Ghana, Issues, Mali, Regions, Sahel, Security
On September 10, 2024, Ghanaian Minister of Security, Albert Kan-Dapaah, visited Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, leading a high-level delegation. During the visit, both countries discussed enhancing security cooperation to address shared challenges related to terrorism....
Sep 6, 2024 | Assessments, Front story, Mali, Niger, Regions, Sahel
MEA Risk reports that the August 2024 Sahel’s Instability Index reached 2.9 on a scale of 5.0 maximum. A 2.9 index signifies that collectively, the countries of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso are considered a High-Risk Zone. Operatives, individuals and businesses...
Sep 6, 2024 | Issues, Mauritania, Migration, Regions, Sahel, Social Issues
In recent years, Mauritania has become a sought-after destination for irregular migrants from sub-Saharan Africa, particularly from Mali, which has been plagued by armed conflict and economic crises. According to Mauritanian authorities, over 150,000 migrants have...
Aug 20, 2024 | Issues, Maghreb, Middle East, Migration, Regions, Sahel, Social Issues
A recent survey by the Arab Barometer Center revealed that the desire to emigrate is increasing among populations in Arab countries. The survey showed significant differences in emigration desires across different countries. Tunisia topped the list, with 46% of its...
Aug 18, 2024 | Environment, Front story, Issues, Maghreb, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Sahel
Every summer, the Sahara and Sahel regions experience floodings that cause deaths and damage. This year, however, the magnitude of the destruction appears more severe. In this month of August devastating rains and floods hit the corridor stretching from southern Libya...
