Security problems and the economic crisis in the Sahel region are causing many people to migrate from their home areas.
This situation is deeply affecting countries like Liberia. Migrants from Burkina Faso are struggling to integrate into regions such as Grand Gedeh, River Gee, and Nimba.
Joao Cravinho, the European Union Special Representative for the Sahel region, made statements that support these findings.
Cravinho noted that Liberia could be affected by the instability in the region and that this situation might create problems in the future.
He emphasized that these problems could lead to an increase in drug use and human trafficking. He also pointed out that the country’s borders are porous, allowing for illegal entries.
Some 75–77 million people living in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are directly affected by these crises. However, people in northern Togo, northern Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ghana are also experiencing the indirect effects of the crisis.
In Liberia, the situation has not yet gotten out of control. With well-planned measures, the country can create safeguards against these problems.