Is Mali losing control to insurgents? JNIM, Russian forces and the fight for the Sahel

About this episode

The episode discusses the security situation in Mali amidst rising insurgent attacks and the implications for the region.

A wave of attacks across Mali raises fresh questions about the state’s grip on security and the growing reach of jihadist groups such as al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM. Plus: the UAE quits Opec, the UK’s deepening political crisis and Nasa’s bid to buy more time for Voyager 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• security
• insurgency
• jihadist groups
• political crisis
• space exploration

Keywords

• Mali
• JNIM
• al-Qaeda
• UAE
• Opec
• UK
• Nasa
• Voyager 1
• insurgency
• security

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: JNIM, al-Qaeda, Opec, Nasa

Products: Voyager 1

Places: Mali, UAE, UK

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