In Mali, the jihadists' goal 'is not taking Bamako, but changing the people in power'
- Posted on May 1, 2026
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In Mali, the jihadists' goal 'is not taking Bamako, but changing the people in power'
The offensive by the Al-Qaeda-affiliated group JNIM threatens Mali's capital, which is under blockade. In an interview with Le Monde, analyst Jean-Hervé Jezequel examines the jihadists' objectives.