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‘Deteriorating security’: What led to Niger’s coup and what next?

Niger plotters cited worsening insecurity in their takeover speech, a go-to reason for recent coups in the Sahel.

Al Jazeera · Jul 27, 2023

How the attempted coup in Niger could expand the reach of extremism, and Wagner, in West Africa

Until Wednesday’s coup attempt in Niger, the United States' security ally had avoided the military takeovers that destabilized West African neighbors in recent years

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023

Explainer: Niger a linchpin for stability in Africa’s ‘coup belt’

President Mohamed Bazoum, arrested by soldiers who announced coup, is described as ‘west’s only hope’ in stabilising jihadist-plagued Sahel region

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2023

Mali's new constitution adopted after court validation

The Constitutional Court in Mali has endorsed the final result of last month's referendum on forming a new constitution. With nearly 97 percent of the vote in favour, it is a major boost to the military junta, in power since 2020.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 22, 2023

Investigation: Africa under Russian influence

In France, pan-African influencers are gaining more and more followers on social media. Advocating a radical anti-Western ideology, some of them claim responsibility for the recent coups in Mali and Burkina Faso. Their narrative is similar to that of the Kremlin, which is trying to place its pawns on the…

France 24 · Jul 21, 2023

UK sanctions Wagner-linked officials in Mali, Sudan and CAR

The individuals now face asset freezes and travel bans in UK for alleged human rights abuses in three African states.

Al Jazeera · Jul 20, 2023

UK sanctions ‘despicable’ Wagner leaders linked to African killings and torture

Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell said the mercenary unit was ‘acting with impunity’ in countries such as Mali and Sudan.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

Millions of US military emails ‘sent to Russia ally Mali by mistake due to typing errors’

Millions of US military emails have been mistakenly sent to Mali, a Russian ally, because of a minor typing error, it has been reported.

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2023

UN troops to withdraw from Mali: what will change in terms of security

On 30 June 2023, the UN Security Council voted unanimously to end the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali (Minusma).

The Conversation · Jul 17, 2023

Sensitive U.S. military information has been sent to Mali for years thanks to a simple typo

A contractor in the middle of the so-called “typo leak” repeatedly warned U.S. officials about the risk, according to the FT.

Fortune · Jul 17, 2023