June 9, 2026

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Mali’s bounty programme: a risky bet by Bamako

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Mali’s bounty programme: a risky bet by Bamako

The Malian junta’s announcement of financial rewards reaching two billion CFA francs for the capture or neutralisation of prominent jihadist figures and members of the Azawad Liberation Front has triggered a political and media shockwave.