Mali
Government arrests point to Malian army’s ambitions
Soldiers have taken the transitional president, premier and defence minister to a military camp
MaliProtest movement may fail to challenge Mali's military
The M5-RFP protest movement is a significant force within Malian politics
MaliSahelian militias aid and undercut peace prospects
Government-backed self-defense groups can help improve security, but also worsen inter-ethnic tensions
Burkina FasoMali local deals may not translate to wider peace
Peace deals between jihadists and villages have proliferated in recent years
MaliFrench drawdown would accelerate Sahel security trends
French officials have sent mixed messages about the future of the counterterrorism operation in the Sahel
FranceBurkina 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
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