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Charting Peace and Security in the Sahel

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July 2023
Hamza M’jahed & Maggie Janes-Lucas

This podcast aims to assess the recent security developments in the Sahel and adopt a proactive approach towards the practical measures required to revitalize peace efforts in the region. In 2023, the Sahel has witnessed a year marred by violence and various international peace initiatives have hit a brick wall. To offer expert perspectives, Maggie Janes-Lucas, Regional Director and Senior Advisor for the Sahel at the Tony Blair Institute, shares her extensive knowledge and engages in discussions on effective policies that foster a renewed vision for peace and security in the Sahel.

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