Should there be discussions with the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM)? Can armed groups in the north engage in dialogue without jeopardizing Mali’s territorial integrity? What role might Imam Mahmoud Dicko play in a potential transition? Is it time for Mali to reconsider its administrative structure? In a recent interview, political figure Étienne Fakaba Sissoko, spokesperson for the Coalition des Forces pour la République (CFR), articulated his perspective on resolving the ongoing crisis, outlining crucial red lines and underscoring his movement’s conviction that « dialoguing is not allying. »

Mali’s security landscape: the impact of the blockade

To suggest that the blockade is