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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
AfricaMali insecurity is spreading southwards
Malian authorities and internationals are focusing on politics in the capital, while security deteriorates
MaliWest Africa sanctions may spur international pressure
West Africa's ECOWAS regional bloc has imposed increased sanctions on Mali's transitional government
West AfricaInfrastructure development in the Sahel will be slow
Sahelian states desperately need to develop their infrastructure, especially as their populations rise fast
MauritaniaReduced Sahel state violence may mask worrying trends
Recent data suggests a major reduction in state violence against civilians in the Sahel
West AfricaAfrica may experience a new wave of coups
On today's news from Khartoum, Africa has now seen four coups and several attempts in 2021, reversing a trend
AfricaMali may use threat of greater Russian influence again
Sparring has intensified between Mali and European countries over a potential deal between Bamako and Wagner mercenaries
MaliMali may use Wagner for leverage on poll delay
Mali's prime minister said the elections that would mark the end of the transition back to democracy may be delayed
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