JNIM's center of gravity shifts west as FLM expands beyond Macina

JNIM"s center of gravity has shifted westward, as indicated by recent developments involving the FLM, which refers to Katiba Macina, the largest individual Katiba within JNIM. Reports suggest that FLM"s activities have expanded beyond the Macina region. The manpower required for this expansion is estimated to be in the tens of thousands.

This shift in JNIM"s operational focus highlights a significant change in the group"s strategic positioning within the region. The implications of this development are notable for ongoing security concerns in the Sahel.

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