Focus on Africa - What’s driving the coordinated attacks across Mali?
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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
Published on Tuesday, 28th April 2026.
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