Mali has been hit by coordinated attacks, but is there a deeper geopolitical struggle beneath the surface? Here is the analysis behind the breaking news of Mali being attacked nationwide by unconfirmed group or groups. We go through the geopolitics of west africa.
In this video, we explore Mali’s push to break away from Western influence, its gold wealth, tensions with France, the rise of military-led governments across the Sahel, and the growing role of Russia in West Africa. Could foreign powers have an incentive to destabilize Mali as it tries to renegotiate resource deals and reclaim control over its economy?
From Mansa Musa’s legendary gold empire to modern disputes over mining, sovereignty, neo-colonialism, and security, Mali is becoming a key battleground in the changing global order.
