Mali: The inner circle of Alghabass Ag Intalla, architect of the alliance between rebels and jihadists

Alghabass Ag Intalla, a prominent figure in Kidal, Mali, continues to maintain a strategic alliance between rebel forces and the JNIM jihadist group. Despite the recent release of Malian soldiers by the Front de Libération de l'Azawad (FLA), which suggests a potential shift in the rebel group's tactical approach, Ag Intalla remains committed to the existing partnership with jihadist militants.

This ongoing collaboration positions Ag Intalla as a central, influential figure in the region's security landscape. By balancing relationships between loyalist factions and opportunistic allies, he retains significant control over Kidal, complicating efforts to decouple rebel movements from extremist organizations operating within Mali.