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The country is emerging as a critical ally in a neighbourhood of failing states
Mali’s use of Russian mercenaries complicates an already dangerous situation
European forces will shift support to Niger and Sahel’s coastal states after being pushed out of west African country
Paris wants to redeploy forces to other Sahel countries as relations with Bamako deteriorate
Heavy gunfire in capital marks latest instance of political instability in west Africa
Envoy given 72 hours to leave Bamako after Paris criticises ‘out of control’ ruling junta
Withdrawal of troops from French-led counterterror mission comes as Bamako reinforces Russian ties
West African countries close borders to landlocked country at centre of jihadi insurgency in the Sahel
African nation’s government is battling Islamist militants who have killed thousands across the Sahel
Anti-French sentiment in the Sahel and rising violence creates space for Wagner mercenary group
As dissatisfaction with democratically elected leaders intensifies, militaries are extending their grip
Relations deteriorating between Paris and west African country at centre of Islamist insurgency
Alassane Ouattara says hiring Wagner is not the answer in fight against Islamist insurgents
Jihadi group linked to some of the worst violence in Sahel region
As the world watches Afghanistan, groups such as al-Qaeda are eyeing the Sahel for expansion of its network
Tri-border region close to Mali and Niger is at the centre of a violent insurgency roiling the Sahel region
Macron says forces will focus on fight against Islamists filling void left by regional governments
The once shining star of democracy in the region is under military rule after two coups in past nine months
International community calls for release of Bah N’Daw and Moctar Ouane
Report directly contradicts Paris claim that all dead in January 3 attack were jihadis
France to focus on Isis and will leave other conflicts to African governments
Three-year deployment to UN mission seen as post-Brexit solidarity with French forces
Bah Ndaw is sworn in as French president Emmanuel Macron warns country risks losing support in fight against jihadism
Despite the coup, the former colonial power remains heavily invested in the fight against jihadism across the Sahel
An inclusive state and credible army can help reduce terrorism risks
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