North Africa’s response to upheaval in the Sahel
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April 2025 — 2:00PM TO 3:00PM
Anonymous (not verified)
9 April 2025

Online

Experts examine how shifting power dynamics in the Sahel impact Morocco and Algeria’s security, diplomacy, and economic interests.

Over the last several years, a series of military coups have reshaped the political landscape of the Sahel, with governments overthrown across the region. Conflict continues in Mali, while instability is growing in Chad amid heightening fallout from Sudan’s war. The regional order is shifting as military-led authorities in Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali have formed their own ‘Alliance of Sahel States’. French and US influence has declined, while Russian influence is on the rise.

These political upheavals far-reaching implications beyond the Sahel itself, particularly for North African states. Morocco and Algeria interpret the Sahel’s instability through distinct strategic and political lenses, with rivalry shaping both Algiers and Rabat’s interests in developing influence in the Sahel.

In this webinar, speakers will examine:

• How are shifting power dynamics in the Sahel impacting Morocco and Algeria’s security, diplomatic, and economic interests?
• How are Morocco and Algeria seeking to mitigate these impacts through their policies?
• How is the Algeria – Morocco divide influencing Algiers and Rabat’s priorities and interests in the Sahel?

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Source: Chathamhouse Events