The U.S. State Department, through its Bureau of African Affairs, has announced plans to rebuild cooperation with Mali and its Sahelian neighbors, Burkina Faso and Niger, with an emphasis on security collaboration and economic partnership.
According to the bureau, a senior U.S. official is set to travel to Bamako as part of efforts to reset strained relations between Washington and Mali’s transitional authorities. The visit is expected to reaffirm the United States’ respect for Mali’s sovereignty and underline its commitment to a renewed bilateral relationship.
U.S. officials said the engagement is aimed at moving beyond past policy missteps and opening a new chapter focused on pragmatic cooperation, particularly in addressing security challenges in the Sahel and expanding economic ties.
The move signals a shift in Washington’s approach to the region, as it seeks to re-engage governments that have distanced themselves from traditional Western partners amid political transitions and growing security concerns.
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