On April 28, 2026, the jihadist group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) announced a strict blockade of Bamako, Mali’s most populous and protected city, effectively cutting off the capital city from the rest of the country. The blockade followed … Continue reading
Tag: Mali
Broken Promises: The Foundation of the Azawad Independence Movement
The term “Imazighen” is a plural noun that represents the diverse groups of people indigenous to North Africa, pre-existing the Arab conquest of the late seventh century C.E. that is often more quaintly described as the origin of North African … Continue reading
The Deterioration of Democracy: Reflecting on the String of Military Coups in West Africa
In the last couple of years, a number of West African states have been faced with military takeovers. These coups, aided by internal instability brought about by numerous factors ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic to the interference of foreign powers … Continue reading