Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa's lawless Sahel region
Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.
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Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.
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