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West African junta integration goals face hurdles
The Alliance of Sahel States of regional juntas is looking to deepen political, economic and military integration
West AfricaJihadist leader death may boost Mali junta's narrative
Senior Islamic State-Sahel commander Abu Huzeifa was killed by Malian forces in coordination with regional allies
MaliMali's junta risks alienating key local constituency
Local associations in the Mopti Region have organised major protests against government failures to stem insecurity
MaliRussia will struggle to expand West Africa gold mining
Russian mercenaries have sought to fund parts of their West African activities through gold mining
West AfricaJunta paranoia could increase repression in Mali
The ruling military authorities yesterday banned political party activity
MaliMali's opposition will struggle to challenge the junta
The official end date for Mali's political transition to civilian rule passed on March 26 with no transition in sight
MaliSome Malian northern rebels may defect to jihadists
Mali's northern rebellion faces internal divisions and difficulty in conducting an effective guerilla campaign
MaliJihadist growth may accelerate in the Sahel
Jihadist violence has escalated significantly in the past year in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger
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