[Mali’s Political Crisis]
Al Jazeera: “The visit on Thursday by the presidents of Ghana, Ivory Coast, Niger, Nigeria and Senegal comes days after a mediation mission by the West African regional bloc ECOWAS failed to break the deadlock.”
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Mali
West African Leaders on Mission to End Mali’s Political Crisis
Seven Mali Soldiers Killed in Suspected Jihadists Ambush
[Mali\Jihadists]
Reuters: “Suspected Islamist militants had raided the villages of Gouari, Djindo and Fangadougou on Wednesday.”
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U.N. SECRETARY GENERAL DENOUNCES DEADLY ATTACK IN NORTHERN BURKINA FASO
[Africa News\Burkina Faso]
The Secretary‑General strongly condemns the attack conducted by unidentified gunmen on 24 December in Arbinda, Soum province, northern Burkina Faso. He expresses his deep condolences to the families of the victims.
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MALI MUST INCREASE PEACE INITIATIVES TO COMBAT EXTREMISM AND VIOLENCE EXPERTS SAY
[African News\ Mali]
Participants urged the regional institution to work more with relevant existing and credible local civil society organizations, traditional institutions, faith-based organizations, women and youth groups and mobilize their support for the fight against violent extremism and inter-communal conflicts in the region through the implementation of peace education programs.
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