Long War Journal

Analysis: Jihadist exploitation of communal violence in Mali

In a press briefing earlier today, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) detailed an alarming rise in communal violence among different ethnic groups in central Mali. Quoting ...
Long War Journal

Jihadists in central Mali pledge allegiance to new Islamic State leader

The Arabic-speaking jihadist (left) introducing the group the “Soldiers of the Caliphate in Mali” before pledging allegiance to Abu Ibrahim al Hashimi al Qurayshi. A short video uploaded online ...
Digital Journal

Mali’s troubled tourism sector crosses fingers for comeback

People replastered the Great Mosque of Djenne, one of Mali's major tourist draws, in June 2025 - Copyright AFP/File OUSMANE MAKAVELI People replastered the Great ...
Digital Journal

Mali dissolves political parties in blow to junta critics

Mali junta chief General Assimi Goita approved the suspension of the charter - Copyright AFP Brendan SMIALOWSKI Mali junta chief General Assimi Goita approved the ...