West Africa: Sahel - the Quest for Military Satellite Surveillance

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West Africa: Sahel - the Quest for Military Satellite Surveillance

Analysis - Following the disruption of their relations with the French and American militaries, Sahel countries have forged new partnerships to obtain satellite imagery. These tools--precious in the fight against terrorism and trafficking in drugs, weapons, gold, migrants, human beings, cigarettes, and fuel--are proliferating.