While much of the world’s attention is focused on conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, the Sahel region of Africa is facing serious conflicts that also demand urgent attention. Countries in this region, such as Burkina Faso, Gabon, Guinea, Mali, Niger, and Sudan, have experienced military coups or all-out war. The Sahel region is characterized by a dangerous mix of religious extremism, poverty, and environmental decline, which exacerbate existing ethnic and tribal fault lines.
The Tenth Parallel, identified as the fault line between African Islam and Christianity, has played a significant role in conflicts in the region. The division of Sudan into two countries in 2011 occurred along this fault line after years of civil war. Resource rivalries and divergent allegiances to world powers further complicate the situation within religious groups.
