EU failed to 'listen' in Sahel, envoy admits as influence wanes

The EU’s influence in the Sahel is waning as Brussels admits it misread local dynamics and relied too heavily on military-first tactics and one-way diplomacy. The article says Russia and China are deepening their foothold in the region, signaling a strategic setback for the EU. The piece is geopolitically significant but has limited direct near-term market impact.

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The EU’s influence in the Sahel is waning as Brussels admits it misread local dynamics and relied too heavily on military-first tactics and one-way diplomacy. The article says Russia and China are deepening their foothold in the region, signaling a strategic setback for the EU. The piece is geopolitically significant but has limited direct near-term market impact.