Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: There is instability and worsening security situation in the Sahel region.

Statement-II: There have been military takeovers/coups d'état in several countries of the Sahel region in the recent past.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Correct Option: (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

The Sahel region of Africa has faced severe instability, terrorism, and a worsening security crisis in recent years. This is directly attributed to a series of unconstitutional military takeovers and coups d'état in countries like Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Chad. Thus, both statements are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I.