AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRegional Diplomacy: Mali and its AES partners have agreed with ECOWAS to form joint working groups on a cooperation framework, seeking to protect trade, cross-border movement and security ties after their withdrawal from the bloc. Security and Displacement: Nearly four million people have been displaced across Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger—more than double the 2020 figure—as violence, climate shocks and aid shortfalls compound the crisis. In Mali, rival jihadist groups are clashing as reports of civilian deaths in army strikes fuel debate over counterterrorism operations. Northern Mali: After losing Kidal, separatist leaders are reportedly seeking contacts in Libya and the UAE; no arms deals have been confirmed. Mining: Mali has restarted mining permit renewals, reopening a key economic process.
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