Demography, Peace and Security in the Sahel Perspectives for a resilient Central Sahel

In Africa, the Sahel region polarizes a lot of attention from the international community because of its rich potential, which is in stark contrast to its fragile and worsening security situation - all against the backdrop of a powerful demographic dynamic marked by a considerable proportion of young people. This publication aims to deepen reflection on the causes of conflict and fragility in the Sahel and potential relationships with Africa's demography.

Mabingué Ngom has been UNFPA's Regional Director for the West and Central Africa region since January 2015. An economic planner by training, a public policy specialist and an expert in organizational change management, he has more than 30 years of national and international experience.