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France will struggle to refocus its Sahel strategy

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FRANCE

Although France officially highlights the multilateral, multidimensional aspects of its operations in the Sahel, in practice the emphasis is on 'kinetic' operations and body…

Operation Takuba Sahel successes may be short-lived

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SAHEL

Operation Takuba, which began in mid-July, marks a fundamental change. For the first time, several European countries other than France have agreed to participate in frontline…

Nigeria's northern security response will gather pace

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NIGERIA

The meeting comes in the context of Boko Haram's spate of bombings and attacks in northern Nigeria since Buhari's inauguration on May 29. The violence follows military successes…

New Somali cabinet faces tough agenda pre-2016 polls

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SOMALIA

The prime minister withdrew his first cabinet, proposed in early January, after opposition to the inclusion of figures from the outgoing government who were considered too closely…