AU Council to Convene on Sahel Humanitarian and Security Crisis

The African Union Peace and Security Council will meet on August 7 to discuss the worsening crisis in the Sahel. The region faces severe humanitarian challenges, including 2.8 million displaced people and 11.4 million experiencing food insecurity, alongside a rise in conflict-related deaths. This meeting aims to address the escalating instability and its profound impact on the civilian population.