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1 – 9 of 9Most Sahelian states -- Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Chad -- are landlocked. This geographical reality imposes costs and constrains some economic possibilities. Yet the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274619
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Smuggling in the Sahel.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB250323
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Migration flows through Niger.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB211080
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Chad closed its borders with Sudan and the Central African Republic. Closures have had a direct economic impact in Sahelian border zones, which are often vulnerable to food…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB253752
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The split between Qatar and its neighbours has pushed a few small African countries to side with Saudi Arabia, but leaves the continent’s leading powers and several…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB222010
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Like France, Germany is now partnering with Niger, but it continues to avoid combat roles, helping to keep its political risks in the region fairly low. Meanwhile, Berlin does not…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271445
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Smuggling fuel and people is the only economic option for many in the southern deserts
Rising food prices, political instability and poor economic prospects will drive migration upwards despite obstacles
Corruption, ineffective institutions and economic neglect feed off and facilitate migration in a vicious circle