Mali: Exiled Imam calls for peace in Sahel region
On Thu, the call for resolution to the ongoing jihadist violence in the Sahel region was made by exiled Malian imam Mahmoud Dicko, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive solution across the sub-region.
On Thu, the call for resolution to the ongoing jihadist violence in the Sahel region was made by exiled Malian imam Mahmoud Dicko, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive solution across the sub-region.
Over the last decade, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have experienced continuous attacks from jihadist groups affiliated with Al Qaeda and the Islamic State. These nations are currently governed by military juntas that assumed power through coups and maintain a hostile stance towards France, the former colonial power.
Historically, France was a key partner in the region's efforts against jihadism. However, recent developments have seen the expulsion of French troops, with these countries forming new alliances, notably with Russia.
On Thu, the call for resolution to the ongoing jihadist violence in the Sahel region was made by exiled Malian imam Mahmoud Dicko, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive solution across the sub-region.
Mahmoud Dicko, formerly the president of Mali’s High Islamic Council, is recognized as a significant figure in the country. He was instrumental in the protest movement leading to the overthrow of Mali's last elected president, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, during a coup six years ago. Since 2023, he has been living in exile in Algeria.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
