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EU seeks new strategy as Sahel instability deepens

Following the 2022-2023 coups in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, the junta regimes turned to Russia, China, and even the US. Now, the EU wants to invest more in West Africa's security and growth to forge closer ties. Foll…

EU seeks new strategy as Sahel instability deepens

Following the 2022-2023 coups in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, the junta regimes turned to Russia, China, and even the US. Now, the EU wants to invest more in West Africa's security and growth to forge closer ties.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

  • Following the 2022-2023 coups in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, the junta regimes turned to Russia, China, and even the US.
  • Now, the EU wants to invest more in West Africa's security and growth to forge closer ties.

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

  • ge closer ties. Following the 2022-2023 coups in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, the junta regimes turned to Russia, China, and even the US. Now, the EU wants to invest more in West Africa's security and growth to forge…
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Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

  • Following the 2022-2023 coups in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, the junta regimes turned to Russia, China, and even the US.
  • Now, the EU wants to invest more in West Africa's security and growth to forge closer ties.