Trading in the Sahel impacted both, the terrorism and violence of Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.
Through the years the Sahel commerce routes have been very violent. Along those paths, you can find drugs, weapons, and goods. Investors are worried about the wide range of conflcts across the Sahel paths. The criminal networks of that region underdeveloped countries like Chad, Niger, and Mali.
The production and control of Uranium are one the reasons extremist and terrorist groups commit acts of violence in the region.
Contraband trade is part of the problem throughout the region, but the violence has increased with the presence of organized crime in activities like cocaine dealing, cannabis,and kidnapping.