Sahel

Morocco ranks among the African countries most exposed to the risks of climate change, according to a report carried by regional media. The finding highlights the Kingdom's vulnerability to drought, water stress and extreme weather, placing it alongside other North African and Sahel states where rising temperatures threaten agriculture and water supplies.

Niger's Prime Minister told the UN General Assembly that France and Ukraine are working to destabilize the Sahel region. The accusation escalates an already tense standoff between Niger's military-led government and Western powers following the 2023 coup, and reflects growing alliances with Russia as former French influence in the region wanes.