'A common enemy, but not a common project': A fragile jihadist-separatist alliance in Mali
1 May 2026, 12:38 GMT
By Grégoire SAUVAGE
Topic: Africa
Source URL: https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20260501-common-enemy-but-not-common-project-fragile-jihadist-separatist-alliance-in-mali
Mali is facing its most serious security challenge in years as jihadist fighters and Tuareg separatists launch coordinated attacks and tighten a blockade around the capital, Bamako, increasing pressure on the country’s military rulers. The latest escalation, however, raises fresh questions about the strength of the alliance between the two groups.