Sahel - Wikipedia
The Sahel region (/ səˈhɛl /; from Arabic ساحل (sāḥil [ˈsaːħil]) 'coast, shore'), or Sahelian acacia savanna, is a biogeographical region in Africa. It is the transition zone between the more humid Sudanian …
Sahel | Location, Facts, Map, & Desertification | Britannica
6 days ago · Sahel, semiarid region of western and north-central Africa extending from Senegal eastward to Sudan. It forms a transitional zone between the arid Sahara (desert) to the north and the …
A marriage of three: Will Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso bloc reshape the Sahel?
1 day ago · A marriage of three: Will Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso bloc reshape the Sahel? Since withdrawing from ECOWAS, the post-coup countries have inaugurated a new bank, TV station and …
Sahel - New World Encyclopedia
The Sahel stretches from the Atlantic Ocean on the west, eastward through northern Senegal, southern Mauritania, the great bend of the Niger River in Mali, Burkina Faso, southern Niger, northeastern …
Sahel Definition - Intro to World Geography Key Term | Fiveable
The Sahel spans across several countries including Mali, Niger, Chad, and Senegal, playing a crucial role in the livelihoods of millions of people. This region is highly vulnerable to climate change, …
Sahel: What is countries, climate, flora, fauna and conflict
Aug 18, 2025 · Sahel is a geographical and climatic region of Africa that extends from west to east, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea. It is located just south of the Sahara desert and north of the …
In Africa’s Sahel, conflict and climate change force millions from ...
Oct 10, 2025 · Nearly four million people across Africa’s vast semi-arid Sahel region have been uprooted by a volatile mix of conflict, hunger and climate change, the UN warned on Friday, describing an...
The Alliance of Sahel States launches unified military force and ...
Dec 24, 2025 · A historic turning point in Sahelian sovereignty, as Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger bolstered their regional security through a unified military force and in the same week held its second …
Climate, conflict and displacement in the Sahel - PMC
Addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change, conflict and displacement in the Sahel requires sustainable, evidence-based solutions.
Sahel - Atlantic Council
Nov 19, 2025 · The Sahel is an African region stretching from Mauritania on the Atlantic coast to the Red Sea. Due to its arid climate, the region often suffers from droughts and is one of the most vulnerable …