Mali
Western support for Mali may hinge on peace progress
Mali will want to show progress on the peace deal ahead of elections in Western partner states
MaliJihadi merger aims to disrupt Mali peace process
Three jihadi groups that operate in Mali yesterday announced that they had merged into an umbrella group
MaliWestern politics may inflate Sahelian jihadi threat
Socio-economic concerns are more important than the limited threat from jihadi terrorism in most Sahelian countries
West AfricaBelmokhtar will be a threat throughout Sahara-Sahel
The death toll of yesterday’s Mali attack rose to 77, from the initial 37
West AfricaSpoilers aim to derail Mali peace progress
A suicide attack in northern Mali has left dozens of people dead
MaliLocal polls will reveal opposition to Mali government
The two years overdue polls could show whether opposition parties are consolidating
MaliMali peace process advances despite terrorism
The government has started decentralising, but challenges will persist
MaliProspects for West Africa in 2017
A number of states look to consolidate economic growth; others face democratic backsliding and terrorism threats
West Africa