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May 31, 2026, 03:28 PM - 6 min read
For military juntas, the jihadist threat justifies continued rule and repression. For Russia, the region has become a showcase for anti-western influence and security partnerships in Africa. For western actors, jihadist expansion, migration concerns and fears of regional instability are used as reasons for security engagement despite repeated failures. The complex interactions between these actors have resulted in a continuous, strategic circle of violence, where civilians are the first victims.
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May 3, 2026, 04:56 PM - 7 min read
Foreign interventions over the past decade have often misunderstood what was happening on the ground. Extremist groups have capitalised on issues such as land disputes, corruption, and resource competition to gain legitimacy, often aligning with the community’s tensions.
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February 11, 2026, 01:00 PM - 6 min read
Since taking control in a coup in 2022, President Ibrahim Traore has kicked out French troops, banned political outfits, developed ties with Russia, imposed tariffs and shaken up West Africa.
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December 31, 2025, 10:45 AM - 2 min read
On December 16, US President Donald Trump expanded earlier travel restrictions to 20 more countries, including Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, which are run by juntas and have formed a breakaway association from the regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African States.
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