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French prime minister faces no-confidence vote

FT News Briefing

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Shifting Alliances and Rising Violence in the Sahel

This chapter explores the emergence of military dictatorships in the Sahel and their transition from French military support to the use of Russian forces, notably the Wagner Group. It highlights the ongoing violence fueled by poverty and insurgency recruitment, warning that without tackling the underlying issues, these regimes may face greater instability and repression.

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