Rethinking counter-terrorism strategy in the Sahel

Militant Islamist group violence against civilians in the Sahel represents 60% of all such violence in Africa and is projected to increase by more than 40% in 2023.

This uninterrupted escalation of violence has displaced more than 2.5 million people and is on pace to kill more than 10,000 individuals in 2023. Government control over the vast rugged territory has diminished over the years, revealing an inability to sustain pressure on militant Islamist groups and to provide security for communities.