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

Beverly Ochieng, an analyst focused on the Sahel region of Africa for the security consulting firm Control Risks, said the government was moving toward nationalizing mining.

From New York Times

Ruth Maclean is the West Africa bureau chief for The Times, covering 25 countries including Nigeria, Congo, the countries in the Sahel region as well as Central Africa.

From New York Times

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.

From BBC

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.

From BBC

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.

From BBC