A screenshot of Abou Walid Al Sahraoui speaking in photograph from an undated propaganda aired by France24 television. Q&A / Africa 19 October 2021 9 minutes The Death of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara’s Leader: An Opportunity for Dialogue? French authorities have announced the death of Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahraoui, founder of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara. In this Q&A, Crisis Group experts Ibrahim Yahaya Ibrahim and Jean-Hervé Jezequel explain how his demise could open space for dialogue among militants and Sahelian governments. Share Facebook Twitter ኢሜይል Linkedin Whatsapp አስቀምጥ Print Also available in Français Français English Related Tags Contributors More for you Video / Sahel Managing the Jihadist Takeover of Park W | Gérer la prise de contrôle par les jihadistes du Park W Q&A / Africa What Turmoil in ECOWAS Means for Nigeria and Regional Stability