Al-Qaeda is back - this country could become the first to be ruled by the terror group in its 40-year history
Published on: Nov. 1, 2025, 6:43 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Al-Qaeda in Mali is closer than ever to ruling its first country. The terror groups affiliate, JNIM, now controls huge parts of the nation and is closing in on Bamako. Fuel blockades, food shortages, and rising prices grip the capital as militants tighten their siege. Over 8 million Malians need urgent aid, and 2,000+ civilians are dead this year. Experts warn Mali could soon become the first-ever nation ruled by Al-Qaeda — a turning point in global terrorism.
