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Journal article / Governance , humanitarian aid , Conflits , Insécurité , Extrémisme

Between Jihad, Territory, and Criminal Economy: Rethinking Conflicts in the Sahel 12/05/2026

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The article argues that conflicts in the Sahel should not be understood solely through the lens of jihadist ideology. Instead, it highlights the inter...

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Organizations : Global Africa

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Journal article / Governance, humanitarian aid, Conflits, Insécurité, Extrémisme,

Between Jihad, Territory, and Criminal Economy: Rethinking Conflicts in the Sahel 12/05/2026

Summary :

The article argues that conflicts in the Sahel should not be understood solely through the lens of jihadist ideology. Instead, it highlights the interaction between weak state institutions, social marginalization, cross-border trafficking networks, and armed insurgencies. Armed groups exploit porous borders and benefit from illicit economies involving fuel, gold, livestock, weapons, and drug trafficking. The article also explains that jihadist organizations often establish local systems of governance, taxation, and protection, allowing them to gain legitimacy among populations neglected by central governments. The authors criticize predominantly military responses adopted by Sahelian states and international actors, arguing that such strategies fail to address the structural roots of insecurity. According to the article, long-term stability in the Sahel requires broader policies focused on governance reform, economic opportunities, social justice, and the management of intercommunal tensions. The study therefore proposes a more complex understanding of Sahelian conflicts beyond conventional counterterrorism narratives.

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Governance, Sahel, Djihadisme

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Global Africa

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