We call on the AU to enhance engagement in the Sahel and appoint a new High Representative for Mali.
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Alioune Tine is founder of think tank AfrikaJom Center and former Amnesty International Regional Director for West and Central Africa.
We call on the AU to enhance engagement in the Sahel and appoint a new High Representative for Mali.