Sahel - Wikipedia
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 …
Sahel | Location, Facts, Map, & Desertification | Britannica
Dec 27, 2025 · 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 …
Sahel summit: What is the biggest challenge facing the region?
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.
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 …
Unsdg | Bridging Divides and Building Futures in the Sahel
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, …
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 …
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, …
The Alliance of Sahel States launches unified military force ...
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 …
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 …
Sahel - A region of opportunities - UNDP
A 5,000 kilometre belt of land below the Sahara Desert, the Sahel stretches from Africa’s Atlantic coast to the Red Sea. It includes four countries bordering Lake Chad - Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Nigeria – …