Mali’s junta offers bounty for iyad ag ghaly, Sahel’s most wanted man

The ruling authorities in Mali have recently placed a bounty on the head of Iyad Ag Ghaly, a prominent figure identified as the leader of the Groupe de soutien à l’islam et aux musulmans (Jnim).

This Malian jihadist is widely recognized as the most sought-after individual across the entire Sahel region, highlighting the critical importance of his apprehension for regional security efforts.

By Marie Mbarga — Political analyst