Malian junta places bounty on Iyad Ag Ghaly, Sahel’s most wanted leader

Le jihadiste malien Iyad Ag Ghaly, chef du Groupe de soutien à l’islam et aux musulmans (Jnim).

The transitional government in Mali has officially announced a substantial reward for information leading to the capture of Iyad Ag Ghaly. This move underscores the junta’s determination to apprehend the prominent figure, widely recognized as the most sought-after individual across the entire Sahel region.

Iyad Ag Ghaly, a Malian jihadist, currently spearheads the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (Jnim), an organization linked to numerous security challenges in the West African nation and beyond. His continued evasion has made him a primary target for regional and international counter-terrorism efforts.