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Other forces may offset France's drawdown in Mali
France is set to reduce its Barkhane force from 5,000 down to 3,000 by mid-2022
MaliWest Africa: ECOWAS sanctions may backfire
Mali on January 14 saw mass protests against punitive sanctions imposed on the country by ECOWAS
West AfricaClimate change could intensify Sahel conflicts
Climate change effects such as higher temperatures, more rainfall and extreme weather events may set off cascading risks
NigerHarsh sanctions on Mali may be bargaining position
The West African regional organisation ECOWAS yesterday said it would impose harsh sanctions on Mali for delaying polls
MaliMali's transition to elections will be prolonged
Regional organisation ECOWAS is set to hold a summit on Mali's transition back to democracy
MaliAnti-French sentiment will increase in the Sahel
A French military resupply convoy was blocked by protesters in both Burkina Faso and Niger in November
West AfricaInternational pressure will not avert Mali poll delay
A Malian conference recommended that elections due in February be delayed by between six months and five years
MaliEU uses mercenary sanctions to warn Russia of resolve
The US secretary of state has voiced support for new EU sanctions aimed at Russia's expeditionary mercenary force
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