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Guinea Faces Rising Terror Spillover From Mali
Analysts say Guinea’s gold belt and smuggling routes could help militants finance and move across the border, with artisanal gold exports reaching 69% last year.
Guinea has avoided major attacks by extremists, but instability along its border with Mali is exposing weaknesses that could allow militants to gain a foothold. JNIM activity in Mali near Guinea’s border has intensified, including attacks on security posts, mining sites, and transport routes. President Mamady Doumbouya has established a new security command. However, analysts […]