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HomeAnalysisJNIM’s strategic shift reshapes conflict in Mali AnalysisFeatured JNIM’s strategic shift reshapes conflict in Mali The north and central regions of Mali are no longer just battlegrounds for sporadic armed …

JNIM’s strategic shift reshapes conflict in Mali Read More

Following the coordinated assaults on April 25 and 26 that targeted Bamako, Kati, Gao, Sévaré, and Kidal, a previously unspoken question has re-emerged in Malian security discussions: should negotiations commence …

The Sahel’s dilemma: should Mali engage with jihadist factions? Read More

The ambitious federal vision for the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), championed by Ibrahim Traoré, is increasingly confronting a governance reality that prioritizes immediate regime survival over profound institutional integration. …

Ibrahim traoré’s fragile equilibrium: navigating federal aspirations and national imperatives within the AES Read More

According to the 2025 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) published by Transparency International, corruption is worsening worldwide. This concerning trend is observed even in well-established democracies, which are experiencing increased corruption …

Global corruption perception index: a look at declining integrity worldwide Read More

When the notorious Russian mercenary Wagner Group announced its departure from Mali earlier this year, it publicly declared on social media that its “mission was complete.” However, after three and …

The costly failure of russian mercenaries in Mali Read More