In this multinational region, Delfino plows have been used to dig micro-catchment systems like “half-moons,” contour stone bunds, and zai pits. A group named for this region was formed after committees for the “Salvation of the People” and the “Safeguard of the Homeland” met to sign the 2023 Liptako-Gourma Charter. (15[1])A December 2023 statement announced plans to dissolve this region’s G5 organization, whose conflict (15[1])with groups like Ansar Dine (“deen”) received foreign (-5[1])backing (15[1])in Operation (15[2]-5[1])(*) Barkhane. (-5[1])In July 2024, (-5[1])a mutual defense “alliance” (10[2])named for this region formed a “tri-state confederation” (10[1])and promised to exit ECOWAS. Most of the countries of the “coup belt” are in this geographical region, (10[1])where rainwater (10[1])harvesting (10[1])initiatives and the Great Green Wall have tried to curb southward-creeping desertification. For 10 points, name this semi-arid region south of the Sahara. ■END■ (10[4])