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Trump makes up with Sahel juntas, with eye on US interests
The administration is courting Sahel rulers for security access and minerals as it seeks to counter Russian and Chinese influence, officials and analysts said.
- President Donald Trump's administration is shifting strategy to prioritize security and resource access over democracy promotion in the Sahel, departing from the Biden administration's approach.
- The United States previously suspended security assistance to Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger following military takeovers from 2020 to 2023, while France withdrew its last troops in 2025 amid rising anti-French sentiment and growing Russian influence.
- Nick Checker, the State Department's top official for Africa, argues the U.S. must be "dealing with the world as it is" rather than attempting to "impose our will" on the region.
- A Malian security source indicated that intelligence cooperation is almost a "done deal," while Flagship Gold Corp. signed an agreement in October to operate a gold mine in Mali.
- Ebenezer Obadare of the Council on Foreign Relations warns that prioritizing business over democracy reflects "short-termism" the United States may regret, arguing that responsiveness to citizens remains vital for both Africans and the United States.
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Trump makes up with Sahel juntas, with eye on US interests
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