Jul 04 2022 21 mins
In this episode Lindy explores the world of cattle rustling in Mali, an act that has existed for centuries. But cattle rustling has evolved into a highly organized form of criminality involving Islamists and bandits, forcing farmers to arm themselves to protect themselves and their herds.
Presenter: Lindy Mtongana
Speaker: Deo Gumba, Civil Society Coordinator for the West Africa Observatory, Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime
Additional Reading:
West Africa and the Sahel Observatory - Risk Bulletin