Episode
What’s driving the coordinated attacks across Mali?
- Podcast
- Focus on Africa
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- Apr 28, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1379
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Summary
We look at what’s behind the coordinated attacks in Mali by the Azawad Liberation Front and JNIM, which are raising fresh questions about how much control the military-led government really has and whether its alliance with Russia’s Africa Corps is making a meaningful difference in tackling insecurity. At the same time, condom prices could rise by up to 30%, a growing concern for African countries that rely on imports and shrinking aid. Experts warn this could affect HIV prevention across the continent. Presenter : Charles Gitonga Producer: Ayuba Iliya and Chiamaka Dike Technical Producer: Mbarak Abdallah Senior Producers: Blessing Aderogba and Keikantse Shumba Editors: Priyanka Sippy and Maryam Abdalla