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Accusations of terrorism sponsorship are flying between West African nations - but who is being accused?

At a forum in Senegal, Niger and Mali's foreign ministers made accusations against unnamed neighboring countries. These accusations threaten to further complicate efforts to curb jihadist violence across the Sahel- but why now?

Colombian mercenaries are reportedly fueling the Sudan war - but who is backing them and why?

A UN report and security investigations expose a complex network funneling mercenaries and equipment into Sudan, implicating Libya and the UAE. The alleged support risks further destabilizing the region - but what does it mean for peace?