How Armed Group Alliances Are Redrawing the Map of Conflict in Mali A recent ambush near Anefis that claimed at least 50 lives has exposed the limits of Bamako's security strategy and marked a turning point in the dynamics of armed group alliances.
These shifts have significant implications for regional stability and raise crucial questions about the role of external actors, including Russia.
For years, Mali's armed groups fought each other over competing claims to territory and resources.