Reopening Civic Space in The Sahel: The Real Entry Points for Change

Reopening Civic Space in The Sahel: The Real Entry Points for Change

Six coups in four countries over four years. In this short video, we look at how military takeovers in Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, and Niger have constricted civic space and why that grip may not last. We also explore the openings that give hope: national dialogues, local negotiations, and the quiet work of civil society and women’s groups building shared agendas for the transition ahead. Watch to learn: ➜ Why support for juntas can fade when security and livelihoods don’t improve. ➜ Where civil society can still push for bottom-up justice and peacemaking. ➜ How communities across the Sahel are organising and taking ownership of their future.