Towards Analyzing Violent Contestation for Power in Mali, 2012 – 2021

Abstract

This study aimed at analyzing the dynamics of Malian crisis between 2012 to 2021 Descriptive research design that depended on the judgmental sampling technique was adopted The secondary source books journal articles internet materials and monographs were sourced from Nigerian libraries and internet subjected to content analysis before qualitatively analyzed for the study Findings revealed that colonial legacy political alienation and economic marginalization triggered Malian crisis of 2012 The crisis had led to humanitarian and economic crisis as well as human rights abuses Economic Community of West African States African Union France United States European Union including United Nations had intervened Though findings have deepened frustration aggression theory regrettably the solution is still wanting The study recommends restoration of democratic regime practice of good governance inclusive dialogue as well as international cooperation as panacea for Malian crisis