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Tensions between Mali and Algeria will grow in 2025
Malian authorities have denounced Algerian criticism of their military strategy in northern Mali
MaliNew Mali rebel group will seek to bolster its position
A northern rebel coalition has consolodated into a new Azawad Liberation Front
MaliNew aims of Mali's northern rebels may isolate them
Mali's northern rebels have joined together into a new separatist group with independence as their declared goal
MaliJutna pressure on gold miners may deter investment
Authorities have arrested four Barrick Gold employees on charges of money laundering
MaliMali's junta may sideline civilian allies
The ruling junta has replaced civilian Prime Minister Choguel Maiga with Major General Abdoulaye Maiga
MaliMali junta will seek increased control over gold mines
Mali's junta and Barrick Gold Corporation are embroiled in a major dispute
MaliTalks with West African jihadists may not work
Amadou Koufa, the number two leader of West Africa's JNIM jihadist insurgency, gave his first media interview
West AfricaMali may organise elections in 2025
A draft finance bill for 2025 has allocated funds for holding elections
MaliMali's junta may fail to change its war strategy
Jihadists launched a major raid on Bamako, inflicting serious military losses
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