Germany Flexes Its Soft-Power Muscle in Africa's Sahel DeutscheWelle: WestAfrica
The end of Germany's military mission in Mali is the beginning of a broader development strategy across the Sahel. Improved prospects for people there mean more security for Europe, officials say.in May 2024, Germany plans to expand economic aid and partnership programs in the Sahel region.
Germany has long been a significant player in stabilization and development efforts in the largely francophone Sahel. The UN first approved the multinational deployment in 2013, with the aim of smoothing the way to a peaceful and democratic transition of political power. Despite the presence of more than 12,000 troops and a separate French combat mission, jihadist violence has taken hold. A coup in 2021 ushered in leaders who oppose the UN mandate.welcoming in the paramilitary Wagner Group
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