News & Press : News

Editorial – May 2023

Dear members, dear partners, In April, all members of the Sahel Alliance met again for the 11th Operational Steering Committee (CPO). This committee decided on clear guidelines to move our coordination platform towards more targeted, flexible action in line with the region’s development priorities, which are being reviewed under the…

Subscribe to our monthly newsletter

“Education is a key driver of stability, social cohesion and peace”

An interview with Ousmane Diagana, a Mauritanian national, World Bank Vice President for West and Central Africa since July 1st, 2020. In this role, he coordinates the World Bank’s relationships with 22 countries and manages a portfolio of projects, technical assistance, and financial resources totalling more than 47 billion dollars.…

17 October 202218 October 2022 Education and youth employment Press

Youth technical and vocational training in Tillabéri: perspectives and experience sharing

In Niger, the training sector and the labour market face many challenges. The public sector alone is not able to absorb the growing number of young jobseekers – 70% of the Nigerien population is under 25. The private sector, while presenting opportunities, currently offers only a limited number of positions,…

4 October 202220 April 2023 News Education and youth employment Press Forthcoming events

A new team member to strengthen the Sahel Alliance coordination office

A new employee, Carmelle Nezerwe joins the Sahel Alliance office in Brussels. As Office Manager, Carmelle will be in charge of organising the Alliance’s events. We are pleased to welcome her into our team to strengthen efforts towards partnerships for development in the Sahel! Driven by the vast economic disparities…

13 June 202213 June 2022 News

Joint mobilisation for climate-resilient development in the Sahel

Environmental degradation and climate change threaten people’s livelihoods, impact the potential for economic growth, social cohesion, and the security and stability of the region. On May 18, during an event organized within the framework of the COP15 to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, the Sahel Alliance, the Great…

31 May 202231 May 2022 Agriculture, rural development and food security News

Editorial – July 2022

Ladies and Gentlemen, dear members, dear partners, The issue of food security and access to basic food products is more crucial than ever for the Sahelian populations, given the international context that you know and the aggravated impacts of climate change. According to the WFP, more than 12 million people…

26 May 202226 July 2022 News editorial

“We must draw inspiration from the good practices developed by the Sahelians in soil conservation”

On the sidelines of the fifteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), an interview with the Sub-Regional Coordinator for West Africa and FAO Representative in Senegal, Dr Gouantoueu Robert GUEI. Dr Gouantoueu Robert GUEI (Photo credit: FAO) In the Sahel,…

25 May 202225 May 2022 News

A new liaison expert to support our members’ efforts in Mali

The Sahel Alliance is pleased to welcome a new liaison expert, Sadjo COULIBALY, who has just taken up her post in Bamako to support members’ efforts in Mali. Sadjo brings with her a wealth of skills and experience useful to the Alliance’s development initiatives. Initially trained as a computer…

9 May 20229 May 2022 News

“The real potential of the Sahel is its youth”

An interview with Mahamat Hamid Koua, current Chair of the G5 Sahel Council of Ministers, Chadian Minister of Economy, Development Planning and International Cooperation What are your expectations as Lead Minister responsible for the G5 Sahel regarding the General Assembly of the Sahel Alliance, and the orientations that may emerge…

8 April 20228 April 2022 News Press Publications

“The G5 Sahel populations want to see concrete actions”

Photo credit: G5 Sahel Executive Secretariat Interview with Eric Tiaré, Executive Secretary of the G5 Sahel What do you think are the priorities to work on today to improve the living conditions of the people in the G5 Sahel region ? The G5 Sahel was created to fight insecurity in…

8 April 20228 April 2022 News Press