France and Mali's pro-independence rebels: A history shaped by alliances and mutual interests
- Posted on May 25, 2026
- By Le Monde
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France and Mali's pro-independence rebels: A history shaped by alliances and mutual interests
Bamako's military junta has accused Paris of supporting the Azawad Liberation Front (ALF), which launched an offensive in northern Mali at the end of April. These claims are based on the French authorities' historical ties with the pro-independence rebel groups, though those connections have since weakened.
