Mali reels under blows from Sahel jihadists

Iyad Ag Ghali, a major figure in Sahel jihad for two decades, destabilizes Mali through coordinated operations by the Jnim, linked to Al-Qaeda.

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Jihadists intensify attacks on transport and electrical infrastructure, crippling essential services.

This escalation illustrates the persistent fragility of security and military order in the Sahel region.

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