Sahel

[ suh-heyl, -heel ]

noun

1. the arid area on the S flank of the Sahara desert that stretches across six countries from Senegal to Chad.

Other Words From

• Sa·heli·an adjective noun

Example Sentences

It’s unlikely that Trump will pay attention to the Pentagon’s operations against jihadists there or in the West African Sahel, unless there is a high-profile incident with American casualties.

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It’s a major non-Nato ally and has been leery of Russian influence in Algeria, Libya and the Sahel - adding up to a mix that would be stirred if Trump cuts deals with Putin.

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The disasters occurred in the Sahel region, which saw temperatures of 45C this year in a heatwave that scientists said would have been impossible to reach without climate change.

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Burkina Faso is in West Africa's Sahel region, which is considered the new global epicentre of the Islamic State group and is also home to numerous others jihadist groups.

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In her BBC Sport column, Rankin, 34, discusses her win over Sahel Bayat and her reasons for taking up the sport.

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