Mali’s Fragile Peace
Despite a large international civilian and military presence, Mali continues to struggle with widespread insecurity and Islamist extremism. These issues are linked to chronic problems of poverty, ethnic tensions, and a weak state apparatus. With broad efforts in peacebuilding and development cooperation, Switzerland is trying to support the fragile peace.
The Great Mosque of Djenné is protected by UNESCO and a prominent cultural symbol of Mali. It is situated in the increasingly insecure region of Mopti in Central Mali. Benno Zogg