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Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa
Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa
29 April 2026
1.    Mali- USA - United Nations
The United Nations has expressed deep concern over the weekend’s attacks in Mali.
Jihadist militants joined forces with Tuareg separatists to launch the largest coordinated offensive the country has seen in more than a decade.
The two groups share an interest in routing the army and Russian mercenaries from northern and central Mali.
Briefing reporters this week, Spokesperson for the…
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