Cattle Rustling in Mali

Africa and the Global Illicit Economy

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

West Africa and the Sahel Observatory

Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime