'Bamako on edge': Mali’s capital caught in the crosshairs of jihad, a military junta and g

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:18:53 +0000

From the heart of Bamako to the distant rural outposts of Mali, a siege has been unfolding over the years throughout the country. And so multiple crises are gripping Mali: a military government under pressure, jihadist forces with a deepening foothold, and a civilian population trapped in slow-burning turmoil. Amidst ruptured alliances, Russian incursions, and a vanishing state presence, Gavin Lee is joined by Dr. Andrew Lebovich, Policy Fellow in the Africa Programme at the European Council on Foreign Relations.
#Mali #Jihad #Africa

🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen
🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN

🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: https://www.france24.com/en/

Like us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBen
Follow us on X: https://f24.my/Xen
Bluesky: https://f24.my/BSen and Threads: https://f24.my/THen
Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGen
Discover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKen