It is the transition zone between the more humid Sudanian savannas to its south and the drier Sahara to the north. The Sahel has a hot semi-arid climate and stretches across the southernmost latitudes of …

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 …

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 …

Apr 16, 2025 · Stretching 5,000 kilometers from Africa’s Atlantic coast to the Red Sea, the Sahel is a vibrant region below the Sahara Desert that includes nations bordering Lake Chad – Cameroon, …

Aug 16, 2021 · The Sahel is a band of territory in Africa that stretches the length of the continent, from the Atlantic coast of Senegal and Mauritania to the Red Sea coast of Eritrea. The Sahel acts like a …

The Sahel, meaning “the shore” in Arabic, is a vast area crossing 6,000 kilometres from East to West Africa. It covers many geographic and agro-ecological systems, 12 countries and is home to 400 …

Dec 24, 2025 · Sahel summit: What is the biggest challenge facing the region? Sahel countries launch a joint battalion to fight armed groups as they boost ties with Russia amid vulnerable security situation.

Dec 23, 2025 · Dr Oluwole Ojewale, a scholar and Sahel expert based in Dakar, explores the implications of the recent Benin coup attempt for the region, the history of intervention by the …

Dec 24, 2025 · The Alliance of Sahel States launches unified military force and strengthens regional security A historic turning point in Sahelian sovereignty, as Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger bolstered …

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, …