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Mali is on the Brink of Collapse. Here's How We Got Here
Mali is on the brink of collapse as powerful armed groups, including JNIM and FLA, rise up against the government. Here's a look at the crisis and its causes.
Paweł Wójcik • April 30, 2026

Mali is on the brink of collapse as powerful armed groups, including JNIM and FLA, rise up against the government. Here's a look at the crisis and its causes.
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