What Malians Mean When They Talk about Sovereignty (with Comfort Ero)

As Mali navigates regional geopolitical changes and rising domestic violence, important aspects of sovereignty, such as security and opportunities for Malian citizens, have never been more relevant.

In this video, Crisis Group’s President and CEO, Comfort Ero, recalls important moments of her last visit to Bamako, Mali. In particular, conversations with civil society and local authorities on sovereignty, a term that has been shifting the country’s politics since 2021.