Mali
Mali’s ethnic conflicts may spiral out of control
A new massacre in central Mali points to deepening sectarian tensions
MaliThe Sahel faces complex food and climate challenges
Insecurity is exacerbating the challenges faced by pastoralists and farmers already under pressure from climate change
West AfricaMali’s new prime minister faces entrenched challenges
Boubou Cisse enters office after the surprise departure of his predecessor and amid deep turbulence in central Mali
MaliMalian jihadist rallying call may resonate
Jihadists have vowed to take revenge for the recent massacre of ethnic Fulani civilians
MaliMali's constitutional reform presents political test
The president aims to reform the constitution in line with the peace accord, but perverse incentives stand in the way
MaliMali will struggle to address ethnic violence
A new massacre in central Mali underscores the seriousness of rising ethnic-based violence
MaliJihadist survival will dent France’s Sahel narrative
France leads a major counterterrorism operation in the Sahel, but its ultimate impact is unclear
West AfricaFailure to deliver quickly will undermine the G5 Sahel
With massive new funding, the G5 Sahel is expected to use 2019 to demonstrate its operational effectiveness
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