Hold Your Fire! Military Rule and Russian Mercenaries in the Sahel
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Mar 1, 2024 Exploring military leaders in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger withdrawing from ECOWAS, backed by Russian mercenaries and strained relations with West African capitals. Discussion on the challenges against jihadist insurgencies, potential talks with militants, and risks of further coups in the Sahel region.
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Withdrawal from ECOWAS and New Alliances
- Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger withdrew from ECOWAS, causing political tension in West Africa.
- These nations formed a security alliance, turned to Russia for support, and experienced military coups.
Current State of the Sahel
- The Sahel states haven't collapsed as some predicted, but the security situation isn't improving either.
- The regimes are trying to resist with their own forces and with the help of Russia.
Kidal's Recapture and its Implications
- The Malian army regained control of Kidal, a symbolic victory in the north.
- However, separatist groups remain influential in the region.