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EPISODE · Jul 3, 2025 · 30 MIN

Militant attacks increase in Mali

from Focus on Africa · host BBC World Service

Jihadist militants have launched a series of simultaneous attacks on military posts across numerous towns in Mali. It's the third major assault on Mali's army over the last month. Why is there an increase in these attacks, and what's the impact on neighbouring countries? Also, the kidnapping epidemic in Nigeria that's got many living in fear.And did you know that Ghana shares an old friendship with India? But how does the recent visit by India's Prime Minister benefit Ghana?Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya and Tom Kavanagh Technical Producer: Philip Bull Senior Journalists: Karnie Sharp and Patricia Whitehorne Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

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