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France 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
West AfricaReferendum resistance shakes Mali president
Strong opposition has forced the president to backtrack from holding a referendum on constitutional amendments
MaliMali referendum stirs political tensions
The Malian president is determined to push ahead with a referendum on constitutional amendments despite opposition
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