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Sahel alliance recalls ambassadors from Algeria after the downing of a Malian drone • Apr. 7, 2025, 5:53 AM ET (ABC News (U.S.))
Russia vows military backing for Sahel juntas' joint force • Apr. 4, 2025, 4:50 AM ET (Reuters)
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