The rise of the Islamist extremist group Jama'at Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) has been marked by a series of aggressive military tactics in the Sahel, particularly in Mali and Burkina Faso. Recent attacks on military outposts have resulted in notable victories for JNIM, yet these developments are largely attributed to the political weaknesses and failures of local governments rather than an overwhelming strength of the group itself. The expulsion of international military forces and the rise of military regimes have further exacerbated the insecurity in the region, creating fertile ground for insurgency and violence.
The recent success of the JNIM may be less a result of its own strength than the weakness of its opponents, marked by grinding poverty and instability.
The attacks carried out by JNIM in Mali and Burkina Faso have gone largely unnoticed in a world preoccupied by conflicts elsewhere, despite their significant implications.
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