Boubacar Sangare | ISS Africa

This report is based on interviews with individuals who are or have been associated with these violent extremist groups.

Talks with extremists in Mali could be an opportunity to renew the social contract between the state and the population.

Restoring state authority isn’t enough to stabilise the region – local grievances and rights must be attended to.

Schools will only function properly when Mali’s government restores stability and security.