G5 SAHEL

Sept. 30, 2019

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that al Qaeda and Islamic State have strengthened their foothold across the Sahel region this year. the G5 Sahel task force launched to combat the insurgents has been perennially underfunded.

About:

What is it? G5 Sahel task force is a five-nation anti-terror force in the Sahel region of West Africa.
French leadership: G5 Sahel initiative is led by Former colonial power France. France is fighting against jihadists in West Africa with its 4,000-strong regional Barkhane force, but is keen for the countries affected to take on more responsibility.
Headquarters: Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Source : Graphic News

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