Mali's volatile mix of communal rivalries and a weak state is fuelling jihadism: A weak Malian state prompted local ethnic communities to organise armed self-defence groups. FlickrMali’s Mopti region has seen a drastic rise of violence since 2015. Last year at least 202 civilians were killed in 42 incidents. In March this year more than 150 were killed in attacks against two … [Read more...] about Mali’s volatile mix of communal rivalries and a weak state is fuelling jihadism | The Conversation