United Nations Security Council Resolutions 2349 and 2391 and Counter Terrorism in the Lake Chad Basin and Sahel Region

This study investigates how United Nations Security Council Resolutions 2349 and 2391 have prejudiced counterterrorism efforts in the Lake Chad Basin and Sahel region between 2017 and 2023. With focus on the emerging menace of Boko Haram, Al-Qaeda, and the Islamic State in West Africa Province, which have disrupted the stability of nations such as Nigeria, Mali, and Burkina Faso. The study examines the goals, execution, and success of the resolutions, as well as the logistical, political, and socio-economic issues encountered using historical data, interviews, and content analysis. The results indicate that, although UNSC interventions, in terms of peacekeeping, sanctions, and capacity building, have enhanced regional security, they have been limited by poor governance, political instability, and human rights issues. Operations such as MINUSMA have encountered challenges of operations and coordination. The research finds that improved intelligence-sharing, more financial and technical assistance, and socio-economic development initiatives are necessary to deal with root causes and attain sustainable peace.