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The Malian army takes part in a parade during the 65th anniversary of Mali’s independence, 22 September 2025.

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Université des Sciences sociales et de Gestion de Bamako.

Research Associate – Dep. African History /Institute for Asian and African Studies, Humboldt University of Berlin.

Enseignant-chercheur en économie du développement, Université des Sciences sociales et de Gestion de Bamako.

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https://doi.org/10.64628/AAJ.prrcjup7a.

https://theconversation.com/bamako-is-under-pressure-not-under-siege-the-difference-and-why-it-matters-269447.

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