Sahel: latest news on security, politics and climate

Violence, drought and fast political change shape daily life across the Sahel. This tag brings you straight reporting and clear analysis from the region — from Mali and Niger to Burkina Faso, Chad, Mauritania and border areas of Nigeria. Expect updates on security incidents, government shifts, humanitarian needs and how climate extremes affect communities.

We focus on what matters to people on the ground. That means quick news briefs when events unfold, short explainers to make sense of a coup or a new military agreement, and pieces that track long-term trends like displacement, food insecurity and local resilience efforts.

What you’ll find under this tag

Here’s what we publish most often: frontline reports about clashes and peace talks; profiles of key actors from local leaders to regional forces; breakdowns of humanitarian access and aid deliveries; and climate stories showing how drought, floods or crop failures affect towns and markets. We also cover migration routes and how policy changes affect people trying to move safely.

Each article links to background pieces and related reports so you can follow a story as it develops. If a report mentions a policy or group you’re unsure about, the tag includes explainer articles that give the basics fast.

How to use this tag and stay informed

If you want regular updates, bookmark this tag and check the feed after major events. Use the search bar on the site to filter by country or topic — type a country name (for example "Mali" or "Burkina Faso") or keywords like "displacement", "peace talks" or "food security."

Want alerts? Sign up for our newsletter or follow our social accounts for breaking headlines. We also flag long reads and multimedia when a story needs more context — look for in-depth pieces with first-hand voices from affected communities.

We aim for accuracy and balance. When reporting from conflict zones, we verify claims with multiple sources and note where information is limited. If a story changes, we update it and explain what new facts emerged.

Looking for data? You’ll find links to recent reports from humanitarian groups and regional bodies in many articles. That helps you check trends like displacement numbers, food-price rises or shifting lines of control without hunting across different sites.

Questions or tips from the region? Send them to our newsroom. Local contacts and eyewitness accounts help us cover the Sahel more fairly and quickly. Your input can point us to neglected stories and help hold power holders to account.

Use this tag as your quick reference for Sahel news — a place to read what happened, why it matters, and where to learn more. We’ll keep tracking events and explaining the consequences for people living across the region.