The Sahel region of Africa is the "epicentre of global terrorism" and now, for the first time, accounts for "over half of all terrorism-related deaths", according to the Global Terrorism Index (GTI).

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Good morning, Ayesha. RASCOE: So tell us about this region and the rising levels of insecurity there. AKINWOTU: Yes. The Sahel is this semi-arid region just north of where I am in Lagos - in ...

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Terrorism in the Sahel has increased significantly, with deaths rising nearly tenfold since 2019, according to the Global Terrorism Index 2025, confirming the region’s reputation ... allies such as ...

“It’s not a bad idea for us because of the security situation in the Sahel region and the economic opportunities we must embark on to ensure the security of lives and prosperity of our citizens.