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What鈥檚 driving the coordinated attacks across Mali?

What鈥檚 behind coordinated attacks in Mali raising security concerns? At the same time, condom prices could rise by 30%. What would that mean for HIV prevention in Africa?

We look at what鈥檚 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鈥檚 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

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