Throughout Africa, peace is becoming increasingly elusive, confirming the presence of UN peacekeeping forces, abroad troops, private companies and mercenaries. Military juntas, incapable to regulation and keep peace and security, have become the biggest concern for many Africans, importantly hampering any development. The strategy must now be re-evaluated by leading organisations, especially the European Union and NATO, in order to stabilise the region and prevent further disintegration. The war on the Sahel will have a global dimension and already has an impact on NATO's confederate and east flank.