Development Agenda Magazine has released its Q2 2025 edition, placing a focus on the Sahel region – a belt of land stretching across Africa that faces some of the most pressing development, environmental, and security challenges of ourtime.
“This edition aims to inform stakeholders about the multifaceted problems plaguing the Sahel, from food insecurity to political unrest,” said Paddy Ezeala, Publisher and Editor-in-chief of Development Agenda magazine.
“It also highlights the ingenuity and resilience ofcommunities working against the odds to secure a better future.”
Environmental degradation, notably desertification and recurrent droughts, continues to undermine livelihoods in the Sahel.
With over 30 million people facing acute food insecurity, the magazine underscores the urgent need for coordinated humanitarian and development responses.
In addition to its environmental focus, the edition tackles the region’s political volatility. As governance issues persist and extremist threats rise, the Sahel remains a hotspot of instability.
Featured interviews with local leaders and regional experts shed light on the fragile balancebetween governance, security, and development.
A central theme of the issue is the call for enhanced international collaboration. Drawing from successful partnerships in education, healthcare, and infrastructure, the magazine advocates for a collaborative approach involving governments, development agencies, and civil society actors.
The Q2 edition also highlights the role of innovation in overcoming longstanding development barriers.
From tech-driven farming methods to mobile-based healthcare delivery, the magazine showcases stories of progress that offer replicable models for the region and beyond.
Key features in the Issue:
- Unequal Burden: The Overlooked Impact of Crisis on Women and Girls in the Sahel
- lluminating Ghana’s Energy Choices: Nuclear vs Renewable
- Trump’s Tarif War: No Winners, Only Losers
- Angelique Kidjo: Celebrating Over 40 Years of Musical Excellence.