When Sudan’s civil war erupted in April 2023, Chadian President Mahamat Déby made a controversial choice—backing Sudanese General Hemedti. But could this costly alliance backfire on him?”

As we enter 2024, we see that Africa continues to be ravaged by persistent zones of armed conflict. Troubles are everywhere from the DR Congo, with its chaotic presidential election held on the 20th of December, to Sudan, Mozambique and so many other places. Of course, the Sahel is where all the problems seem to pile up at once. What are the latest developments in the Sahel that could point as to how 2024 will evolve?