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Sahel, North & West Africa This Week: Security Moves, Energy Strains, and Policy Crossroads

Sahel, North & West Africa This Week: Security Moves, Energy Strains, and Policy Crossroads

Update: 2025-05-31

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Week ending 31 May 2025: This week’s roundup covers key developments across North and West Africa: Russia phases out Wagner in Mali, Haftar gains ground in Libya, Mauritania cracks down on migration with EU backing, Guinea cancels over 100 mining permits, Senegal faces record fuel prices despite oil output, Egypt scrambles to manage a deepening energy crisis, and Morocco battles its first major wildfire of the season. For full analysis, visit North-Africa.com and subscribe for weekly regional insights.

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Sahel, North & West Africa This Week: Security Moves, Energy Strains, and Policy Crossroads

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