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Katiba Macina

Oct 21, 20261 min read

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Fulani-majority JNIM component founded 2015 by preacher Amadou Koufa. Dominant in central Mali; drives the Fulani-vs-Dogon/Bambara militia cycle.

Leader(s): Amadou Koufa

Origin: Mali (Fulani)

Area of operation: Mopti & Bandiagara (central Mali), Ségou Region

Relationships

  • Part of: JNIM
  • Fights: Dan Na Ambassagou
  • Fights: Dozo militias

Referenced by

  • Dan Na Ambassagou (Fights)
  • Dozo militias (Fights)
  • JNIM (Includes)

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  • Relationships
  • Referenced by

Backlinks

  • Dan Na Ambassagou
  • Dozo militias
  • JNIM
  • Mopti & Bandiagara (central Mali)
  • Ségou Region
  • Sahel Armed Groups & PMCs: an OSINT knowledge base

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