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Mali holds firm: West eyes new front to sabotage Sahel independence
The west's latest anti-Russia obsession disguises a plan to derail West African sovereignty and economic independence under the pretext of fighting terrorism. The west’s anti-Russia obsession masks a plan to derail West African sovereignty under the pretext of fighting extremism. By casting Mali as a ‘failed state’ just as it asserts control over its gold, uranium, and growing lithium reserves, western powers open the door to renewed interventio…
A country that defies those who took it for granted Western redactions have been announcing the imminent collapse of Mali for weeks. Travel warnings, written in an apocalyptic tone, speak of a “close” state, of a “happy” capital, and of a population at a pace of panic. Meanwhile, from November 11 to 14, 2025, in Bamako, BAMEX 25, the first international defense fair organized by the country, with delegations from ten African countries, as well a…
Unraveling the Perilous Nexus of Jihadism and Russian Influence in the Sahel
Jihadism and Russia: A Toxic Mix in the Sahel In the arid expanse of the Sahel, a region already grappling with the challenges of poverty, climate change, and political instability, a menacing new dynamic is emerging. The interplay of jihadism and Russian influence is reshaping the landscape of conflict, presenting a complex challenge for both [...]
Mali holds firm: West eyes new front to sabotage Sahel independence
By Aidan J. Simardone | The Cradle | November 19, 2025 If you are to believe western media, Mali is days away from falling to Al-Qaeda. Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), a branch of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, is blockading fuel to the capital, Bamako. It is only a matter of time before growing frustration turns Malians against their “illegitimate” government. Or so the story goes. The reality tells a different tale. The situation …
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