Mali | ISS Africa

Dangerous signs of a proxy Russia-Ukraine war on the continent could have grave implications for Africa.

This report examines the processes used to manage coups, and recommends how they could be improved.

Stability in West Africa requires that both organisations take pragmatic and flexible approaches, and learn from past mistakes.

Broad political consensus is needed for the country to benefit from some promising decisions made at the recent dialogue.

The unregulated timber logging economy is central to extremists’ governance strategies and regional infiltration.

Growing populations, established criminal networks and thriving gangs make these cities the perfect market for smugglers.

Reorganising Wagner as Africa Corps enables Russia to expand its Africa strategy through direct state means.

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger’s request to withdraw presents a crucial opportunity to improve the regional bloc’s functioning.

This report maps the impact and expansion of violent extremist groups in the country's Kayes and Koulikoro regions.

This seminar explores the nexus between armed groups and illegal economic activities, focusing on Benin and Mali.

This seminar explores the nexus between armed groups and illegal economic activities, focusing on Benin and Mali.

Somalia, Mali and the DRC face significant security vacuums, which will undermine safety and worsen humanitarian conditions.