Western Reactions to Recent Sahel Coups Explained: Challenges and Recommendations for Stabilization

In recent years, the Sahel region has witnessed several coups, challenging the efforts of international actors committed to peace and stability. Since 2013, Germany has been actively engaged in the region, but the situation has grown increasingly complex. In this video, our Research Fellows Florence Schimmel and Marco Schäfer delve into the recent coups in Mali and Niger, exploring the broader implications for stabilization efforts.

Explained:

• Risks of Stabilization
• Mali 2020 & 2021 Coups
• Diverging Approaches of Western actors
• Niger 2023 Coup
• Recommendations for Stabilization

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