Germany's FM to visit West Africa amidst Sahel violence

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was in West Africa Monday as instability in the Sahel threatens to spread to other regions. The two-day visit, which includes stops in Ivory Coast and Senegal, comes at a time when Sahel nations are turning to Russia and China for outside assistance. Baerbock told German media “If more countries in West Africa descend into instability, that will not only have dramatic consequences for the local population but also a direct impact on our security in Europe."