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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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November 8, 2025, 12:44 PM - 2 min read
Mali officials said on Saturday that five Indian nationals employed by a local firm on electrification projects had been kidnapped by gunmen in western Mali
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