A screenshot of Abou Walid Al Sahraoui speaking in photograph from an undated propaganda aired by France24 television. Q&A / Africa 19 Oktobris 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 E-pasts Linkedin Whatsapp Saglabāt Drukāt 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