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Diplomatic ties between Mali and France have sharply deteriorated after Mali detained a French national on coup-plotting charges, leading France to expel two Malian diplomats and suspend joint counterterrorism efforts. In response, Mali expelled five French embassy staff, ending a lengthy era of security cooperation between the two countries.

Senegal is confronting monkeypox and Rift Valley fever outbreaks, with no deaths from monkeypox but eight Rift Valley fever fatalities, mostly in Saint-Louis. Authorities are tracing contacts, boosting surveillance, and stepping up community outreach to control the spread.

Embassy protests test Egypt’s foreign policy and Sisi’s response.Embassy protests spark debate on Egypt’s foreign policy and Sisi’s stance.

Mali’s first lithium mine shows how global demand for critical minerals can leave local communities behind. While China secures the raw materials it needs, Mali risks missing the chance to build jobs, industries, and real value at home.