Article #23365

Le Monde - World News

Le Monde - World News

Title Who is Iyad Ag Ghali, the jihadist behind the destabilization of Mali? Source Le Monde - World News
Description A central figure in Sahelian jihad for nearly two decades, pursued in turn by the French and the Russians, Ghali led the offensive against the junta in Bamako. Since 2012, the jihadist and leader of Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) has softened his rhetoric, seeking to appear more approachable and less radical.
Link https://www.lemonde.fr/en/le-monde-africa/article/2026/05/11/who-is-iyad-ag-ghali-the-jihadist-behind-the-destabilization-of-mali_6753321_124.html Published At 2026-05-10 23:00:12 (1 month ago)
Created At 2026-05-11 00:48:17 Updated At 2026-05-11 00:48:17