Die Sahel-Region, AFRIKA Podiumsdiskussion

The Sahel region-Between diversity & global challenges

Sahel region is a dry transition area between the Sahara and the savannah, which extends from western to East Africa. It is characterized by extreme climate conditions, political instability, poverty and conflicts . At the same time, it has a rich cultural diversity and significant raw materials . Challenges such as desertification, terrorism and migration make them a geopolitical focus with global relevance. This region is at the center of global policy, cultural and humanitarian debates - but what makes this region so unique? Which historical, ethnic and geopolitical dynamics do you shape? And how can the current challenges be overcome?

🎤 Podium discussion

🌍 The Sahel region-between continuities & geopolitic shifts

Date: Saturday, May 17th. 2025
🕓 time: 4:00 p.m. (reception from 3:30 p.m.)

🔍 Topics in focus

• 🕌 Cultural & religious diversity & Lines of conflict
• 🧬 Historical roots of ethnic tensions
• 🪖 Military interventions & their consequences
• 🌐 geopolitical power games (EU, Russia, China, local actors)
• 🔮 Future perspectives between climate change, migration & Stabilization
  




🧠 Discussion with Expert: Inside

OCHA Anna Rauchwald -Austrian Society for European Policy, Focus on EU interests & migration strategies Miriam Mona Mukalazi -VIDC with a focus on euro concentrism & Gender Charles Barisa - Peace researcher, consultant & peace mediator, expert for Rwanda & Congo, former head of the rehabilitation center for former children's combatants



Keynote & Presentation

Bella Volen - cultural & social anthropological insights into the Sahel region with focus on body art & ritual practices
Bella Volen for body art.

🎙️ moderation & organizer:
Josef Mühlbauer - political scientist, peace journalist & author



🤝 why participate?

📚 Exclusive expertise: practical knowledge & controversy debate
• networking: Exchange from politics, science & civil society
❓ Interaction: ask your questions - live on site! Rathaus, output town hall
🏛️ The entrance to the gallery is located directly on the street



📝 registration

• Contact
• Organizer:
  📧 josef.muehlbauer@empowermentforpeace.org
  🌐 https://josefmuehlbauer.com/
  
  
• Gallery: Bella Volen Gallery
  📞 0699 Volen)

The Sahel region is more than a crisis zone-it is a mirror of global relationships. Be there if we discover solutions together!
partnership: City of Vienna/Kultur, Uni Graz, Empowerment for Peace