The Sahel is currently facing a compounding crisis where a security escalation in Mali, but more generally political fragmentation, conflict, and climate shocks touching upon a number of countries threaten to destabilize regional development and exacerbate humanitarian needs for millions of children and adolescents. Addressing these complex, transnational challenges requires sustained international cooperation and structural investment in social services, education, and economic inclusion to prevent further fragility. Ultimately, strengthening institutional coordination and regional resilience remains the only viable pathway toward sustainable growth and long-term stability in the area.

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