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Danish Special Envoy for Sahel
The Council of the European Union has appointed Danish diplomat Birgitte Negard Markussen as the new European Union Special Representative for the Sahel region. She will begin her duties on September 1, 2026, and serve until August 2027. Her role will involve supporting the implementation of the EU's approach to the region for 2025, as well as promoting peace, security, and sustainable development in the countries of Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, and the broader area. This mission succeeds the Portuguese envoy João Cravinho, who has held the position since November 2024.
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