Africa
What will the West do if Mali falls to jihadists?
Militants have created chaos in the country, sparking fears that the junta could be replaced with an even worse regime
May 05, 2026
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Africa
Trump's Sahel reset banks on 'sovereignty,' guns + minerals deals
Washington’s strategy is clear but it it has a lot of competition now from other countries who want to do the same
March 23, 2026
Africa
Militants' blockade of Mali capital is a test for the US
Amid fears of a jihadist advance on Bamako, Washington must decide whether backing a failing junta would make the situation worse
November 19, 2025
Africa
Mali in crisis: When the junta has no one left to blame but itself
The Russians are the only external forces left trying to keep the al-Qaeda linked JNIM militants at bay and it's looking grim
October 11, 2025
Africa
Trump returns to a failed playbook in Africa
More US military aid for Sahel juntas won’t stop extremist violence — and may make it worse
September 18, 2025
Africa
Post-coup juntas across the Sahel face serious crises
As jihadist violence spreads in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, Western influence wanes, and democracy fades into memory
July 01, 2025
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