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Security-for-resources model as a counter- terrorism strategy in the Sahel

The Confederation of Sahel States (Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger) increasingly use a security-for-resources barter model for fighting against growing terrorism in West Africa.

They trade vital natural assets like gold, uranium, and lithium in exchange for military protection, weapons, and economic support from external partners, particularly from Russia, bypassing traditional Western partnerships. These Francophone countries believe ‘multilaterism’ can never defeat growing terrorism in West Africa.

Key resources in the barter system

Editor's Comment
Tana project a welcome development

Whilst the project received mixed reactions from members of the public, the project is indeed a welcome development, which needs to be implemented as soon as possible. Many shared their opinion, with those against the project decrying that if implemented, it will kill the already struggling public transport industry.Many countries around the world have state-run public transport, and those who have travelled to such countries will give testimony...

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