Mali

  • Jan 10, 2022
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Harsh 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

Mali
  • Jan 7, 2022
  • 7 min read

Mali's transition to elections will be prolonged

Regional organisation ECOWAS is set to hold a summit on Mali's transition back to democracy

Mali
  • Jan 5, 2022
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Anti-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 Africa
  • Dec 31, 2021
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International 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

Mali
  • Dec 15, 2021
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EU 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

EU
  • Nov 23, 2021
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Africa faces the challenge of ‘choiceless democracy’

Dissatisfaction with democratic dividends underpins a recent wave of coups and protests across the continent

Africa
  • Nov 17, 2021
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Mali insecurity is spreading southwards

Malian authorities and internationals are focusing on politics in the capital, while security deteriorates

Mali
  • Nov 8, 2021
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West Africa sanctions may spur international pressure

West Africa's ECOWAS regional bloc has imposed increased sanctions on Mali's transitional government

West Africa