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flag The U.S. is strengthening ties with Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger for counterterrorism and critical minerals, backing their military governments despite human rights issues and Russian influence.

flag In 2026, the U.S. is renewing ties with Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, shifting focus from democracy promotion to counterterrorism and access to critical minerals like gold, lithium, and uranium. flag Amid rising jihadist threats in the Sahel, the Trump administration supports the region’s military-led governments despite human rights concerns and Russian security presence, aiming to counter Moscow’s growing influence without demanding democratic reforms.

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