Mali's Conflict: A Brewing Storm in the Sahel The recent escalation of violence in Mali is a stark reminder of the decades long conflict that has ravaged the region.
The partnership between Jama'at Nusrat al Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) and the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) marks a new chapter in this long simmering conflict, with devastating consequences for the people of Mali and the wider Sahel.
The roots of this crisis go back to 2012, when the northern Tuareg rebellion set off a chain reaction that allowed jihadis to flood into the region.