Conflict in the central Sahel
Conflict and civilian displacement across Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, with cross-border developments considered together.
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Coverage published during 28 September–4 October highlighted a new investigation of earlier abuses in Mali, Burkina Faso’s official account of military reorganisation, and concerns about media freedom in Niger.
Reported 5 Oct 2026 · UTC
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Central Sahel: civilian-abuse allegations and pressure on civic space
Coverage published during 28 September–4 October highlighted a new investigation of earlier abuses in Mali, Burkina Faso’s official account of military reorganisation, and concerns about media freedom in Niger.
Mali peace agreement
Parties to the Malian conflict signed a peace agreement in June 2015 following the 2012–2013 crisis. The date shown marks the month.
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Central Sahel recaps.
Central Sahel: civilian-abuse allegations and pressure on civic space
Coverage published during 28 September–4 October highlighted a new investigation of earlier abuses in Mali, Burkina Faso’s official account of military reorganisation, and concerns about media freedom in Niger.