Mali
Burkina Faso’s government may explore peace talks
Talks with jihadists were previously off the table for the president, but that appears to be changing
Burkina FasoMali will struggle to bring Kidal under control
The northern region of Kidal has attracted the attention of the transitional government in Bamako
MaliFrance Sahel strategy may upend talks with jihadists
The French president said yesterday that French military forces will be staying in the Sahel and targeting al-Qaida
FranceBarkhane may see changes but not departure from Sahel
The French Senate yesterday questioned the government over its military operations in the Sahel
Burkina FasoJihadist violence in Sahel will persist in 2021
Jihadist fighting on multiple fronts in the Sahel is frustrating counterinsurgency operations
NigerMali transition may entrench military in power
Four months since the transitional government was installed, the military features heavily in government
MaliGovernance failures stifle the Sahel
Decades after independence, Sahelian states still grapple with a lack of resources, corruption and escalating conflict
NigerNorms can undermine Middle East and Africa transitions
The standard template used for political transitions in the region is deeply flawed
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