Flore Berger

Independent Sahel analyst.

[Matt Herbert @DrM2H]

For 100 days, Raouf Farrah has been detained in #Algeria. He is an amazing father and husband, an extremely talented researcher, and a man with a drive to make the world a better place.

He shows the best of what Algeria and Algerians offer the world.

[Global Initiative @GI_TOC]

🔴 Statement on the charges against Senior Analyst, Raouf Farrah, and his father without basis
https://t.co/d65TUcVc4u

[Flore Berger @flore_berger]

@YGuichaoua @matteomaillard Un *BEAU* pays de feignants. Maintenant je veux juste rentrer à la maison… et faire la feignante avec mes compatriotes.

[Flore Berger @flore_berger]

@Allegra_Bx Hahah you found it 💪🏼

[Soutien à Olivier Dubois - #FreeOlivierDubois @FreeOlivierDub1]

Olivier Dubois, journaliste d'investigation français, a été enlevé à Gao (Nord du Mali) le 08 avril 2021 dans l’exercice de ses fonctions.

Il est de ceux qui dédient leur vie pour que la vérité nous parvienne.

Soutenons sa libération à travers ce post.

#FreeOlivierDubois

[Flore Berger @flore_berger]

Thank you @ispionline for bringing great minds together and publishing this special issue on the Sahel. Really worth reading (and I don't say that because I am one of the author).

[Niagale Bagayoko @NiagaleBagayoko]

A lire absolument ce dossier spécial "Sahel" publié par @ispionline avec les contributions de @cam_casola @EdoardoBaldaro @Nella_Moderan @tweetsintheME @aureliado
@roberto_forin @LAVillalon1 @MENASTREAM
@flore_berger
https://t.co/nZQZsKD4b4

[Flore Berger @flore_berger]

@tweetsintheME Merci Andrew :)

[Flore Berger @flore_berger]

Coming out of my twitter break for some self-promotion. I wrote my first paper with @AfricaDcaf on what SSR will look like during the transition in Mali. You can find it here https://t.co/BprGPfuFK0 in both English and French.

[Matteo Maillard @matteomaillard]

Trois soldats français tués en opération au #Mali ce lundi (AFP) #Sahel #Barkhane

[Flore Berger @flore_berger]

Yesss! Download Bandcamp and go listen to « Music from Saharan WhatsApp ». This month it’s Bounaly’s EP, and it’s really worth it.

[elena @LNvoyageuse]

La musique du Sahel accessible au monde entier.

Music from the #Sahel, now accessible to everyone.

https://t.co/sTXrdSv6KK

[Flore Berger @flore_berger]

4 jours après la nomination des membres du CNT, première démission.

[KONATE Malick @konate90]

Démission au sein du #CNT. Imam Oumarou Diarra, membre influent du #M5RFP démissionne 👇🏿👇🏿👇🏿

[Financial Times @FT]

UK to send troops to Mali peacekeeping operation https://t.co/SBez3fNIwS

[Flore Berger @flore_berger]

After a year of training, British troops have (finally!) made it to Mali. They’ll spend 3 years with MINUSMA in Gao, conducting patrols to gather intelligence.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

300 British troops led by the @LDLightCav have touched down in #Mali to support the UN peacekeeping mission @UN_MINUSMA. The highly trained UK Task Force will conduct reconnaissance patrols to help the UN protect civilians.

Read more about it here ➡️https://t.co/G3l4tJiEra

[Sam Mednick @sammednick]

#BurkinaFaso will vote on Sunday amid escalating violence. Civilians say they're already being threatened by jihadists not to vote https://t.co/9XX06e5Ctg

[Flore Berger @flore_berger]

@SeDanSmith @chk2310 @sahelblog Well I had it on my birthday list but I doubt it will arrive by tomorrow... I'll ask Santa ;)

[Flore Berger @flore_berger]

"La menace est endémique, liée à la fragilité politico-sociale du Mali, aux tensions intra-communautaires ou au retrait de l'État. Autant de maux que Barkhane ne peut pas vaincre." https://t.co/z0klG4OrLq

[Flore Berger @flore_berger]

First of all, it is not for France to decide if a dialogue with jihadist groups is possible.
Second, contrary to what Le Drian said, "things are NOT that simple".
Third, how about France starts listening and understanding what Malians want instead of ignoring it?

[RFI @RFI]

Mali: un dialogue possible seulement avec les signataires des accords de paix, pas les jihadistes (Le Drian) https://t.co/KM7mV9Sgl0

[Flore Berger @flore_berger]

IBK is back in town after almost two months in Abu Dhabi. I guess with that many cars he definitely made it home safely!

[KONATE Malick @konate90]

#Mali : L’arrivée de l’ex Président #IBK à son domicile à Sebenikoro. Rappelons que l’ex d’Etat était parti à Abu Dhabi après le coup d’Etat du 18 août pour des soins médicaux. Quelques dizaines de riverains scandaient «Boua est arrivé », «vive IBK», «bonne arrivée ».
@HORON_TV

[Flore Berger @flore_berger]

@MarionVolkmann @DCAF_Geneva @AfricaDcaf Merci Marion!

[Flore Berger @flore_berger]

Personal news: I am happy to announce that I have joined @DCAF_Geneva, more precisely @AfricaDcaf, as Sahel Regional Analyst. I am relocating to Bamako for this new role. Yes, I know... what a time to work on SSR in Mali! Please feel free to reach out.