Mali
G5 force deployment could aid Malian peace
France has led efforts to create a regional counterterrorism force, which could also help stem Mali's rising violence
MaliProspects for West Africa in 2018
While positive economic growth beckons for several states, destabilising political divisions will fester
NigeriaFrance aims for wider buy-in in the Sahel
Paris has a keen interest in counter-terrorism issues in the Sahel, but does not want to shoulder the burden alone
FranceAl-Qaida will dominate West Africa jihadist landscape
Al-Qaida is aiming to expand operations in West Africa by devolving more power to local branches
West AfricaUnresolved grievances will undermine Mali peace accord
Signatories to the peace agreement are fighting each other
MaliEthnic tensions will drive Mali conflict
Inter-ethnic divisions and jihadist ambitions will frustrate implementation of the peace process
MaliIyad ag Ghali is key obstacle to Mali peace process
Jihadist leader has had a long political and military career in Mali
MaliNew Sahel force will have to prove its worth
France is leading the launch of a new anti-jihadist force in the Sahel
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