Richard Moncrieff

Former Project Director, Sahel (Interim)

In The News

6 Jun 2022

The perception is that the West and particularly France has devoted a large amount of resources to the [Sahel] region but the situation has become worse. Quartz Africa

Richard Moncrieff

Former Project Director, Sahel (Interim)

23 Apr 2021

The other important question is whether the new military command under Deby’s son can command sufficient popularity to mobilize the army and push [the rebels] back and de... World Politics Review

Richard Moncrieff

Former Project Director, Sahel (Interim)

21 Apr 2021

A damaging succession crisis is to be feared, while government forces and rebels have been fighting each other in the north and centre of the country. France 24

Richard Moncrieff

Former Project Director, Sahel (Interim)

13 Jan 2021

It seems likely that [the rebels’] intention is to cause trouble and to push the United Nations to defend Bangui, therefore leaving provincial towns vulnerable. Associated Press

Richard Moncrieff

Former Project Director, Sahel (Interim)

1 Apr 2020

[Chadian president Déby] has a pretty fractious inner circle, and he knows that any local conflict could quickly escalate into a national one. Foreign Policy

Richard Moncrieff

Former Project Director, Sahel (Interim)

7 Dec 2017

There is evident concern of growing instability and a frustration [in DR Congo] at the political blockage that is fueling popular frustration and the spread of violence i... New Europe