Terror threats in the Sahel: potential of spillover across the African continent

The Sahel region, a vast belt stretching across the African continent from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea, has become a hotspot for terrorism and insurgency. Characterized by a fragile security environment, political instability, poverty, and porous borders, the Sahel faces numerous challenges that make it susceptible to the spillover of terror threats. This article analyses the potential of terror threats in the Sahel region and their implications for the broader African continent.