part of our program today we are focusing on how terrorism has devastated the sahel region in sub sahararan africa. amid reports that western powers are involved. informing insecurity in this mineral rich region. in the second segment of our program, we are looking into the post that a partially radioactive voice left by an irresponsible french company in niger is endangering lives and the environment of communities in these west african country. so stay with us as our experts give us their incisive analysis. you can also join our conversation by sending us your comments through our social media handle appearing on the screen. terrorism devastating africa sahil. the 2023 global terrorism index, published by the australia-based institute for economics and peace, says the fatalities in terrorist attacks in africa's sahil region have surged by over 2000% over the past 15 years. the report notes that across the sahil 2200. 74 people were killed in 6,408 terror attacks between 2,7 and 2022. one of the worst affected countries was burkino faso where last year terrorism deaths climbed from 759 to 1,135,

part of our program today we are focusing on how terrorism has devastated the sahel region in sub sahararan africa. amied reports that western powers and