This International Rescue Committee (IRC) report, published on June 5, 2023, examines a compound crisis in the Central Sahel (Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger), where climate change and armed conflict are creating unprecedented humanitarian needs . It highlights the historical political and economic marginalization of peripheral regions, which makes communities more vulnerable to drought, malnutrition, and displacement . The report calls for: 1) enhanced humanitarian access, with focus on women and girls; 2) breaking the climate–conflict feedback loop; and 3) funding climate adaptation initiatives suited to the Central Sahel’s context .

Climate change, Food security, Poverty, Human security

This NATO StratCom COE report investigates the information environment in political and security crisis contexts in the Sahel Region, focusing mainly on Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, with relevance to Mauritania and Chad.Foreign information influence—particularly from China, France, and Russia—shapes narratives. Journalists face challenges related to financing, press freedom, and disinformation . The report recommends mapping media landscapes, enhancing monitoring of information campaigns, strengthening journalistic capacities, supporting independent local media, and promoting source transparency. These steps aim to provide reliable information during crises, counter manipulation, and support informed policymaking.

Security, Influence, Diplomacy, Infowar