An article published by Oumarou Sanou draws a stark warning for Sierra Leone and West Africa: weapons cannot save a failing state. Using Mali as a cautionary example, the piece argues that military buildup without governance reforms leads to collapse. The warning comes as a sanctioned Russian cargo ship, the Sabetta, docked at Conakry on 21 March 2026, raising questions about regional security priorities. For Sierra Leone, the message is clear: invest in institutions, not just armaments, to avoid Mali’s fate.
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