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Transition is unlikely to revive the Malian economy
West Africa's regional bloc lifted sanctions on Mali following the start of the junta's transitional plan
MaliMalian junta entrenchment will undercut ECOWAS stance
The regional organisation lifted sanctions on Mali after the junta announced a new cabinet where it keeps key positions
MaliOperation Takuba Sahel successes may be short-lived
France and other European countries are deploying 600 special forces troops in the Sahel
NigerSahel smugglers move into gold and counterfeit drugs
Criminals in the Sahel, and smugglers especially, are adapting to changes in the environment, including the pandemic
West AfricaMalian junta will have to agree to ECOWAS demands
The Malian junta yesterday published the roadmap for the transition to civilian rule
MaliMali junta’s premier selection aims at swaying ECOWAS
The Malian junta selected a former foreign minister and regional body adviser to be the transitional prime minister
MaliMali military influence will grow in the medium term
The new military junta has selected the interim president, who will ostensibly lead the country back into civilian hands
MaliWest African regional bloc risks losing crucial clout
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is grappling with various political crises
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