The rivalry for Kidal: gamou and alghabass in Mali

El Hadj Ag Gamou (gauche) et Alghabass Ag Intallah devant des combattants du FLA sur le rond-point de Kidal, le 4 mai 2026.

A significant Touareg conflict continues to unfold in Kidal, Mali, defining the complex political Sahel landscape. At the heart of this struggle for control of the strategic northern city are two prominent figures: El Hadj Ag Gamou and Alghabass Ag Intallah. A visual from May 4, 2026, captures Alghabass Ag Intallah alongside fighters from the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA) at a Kidal roundabout, with El Hadj Ag Gamou also present, underscoring the direct confrontation between these key actors. This ongoing rivalry is a critical aspect of the security Sahel situation and an important development in West Africa Sahel news, particularly concerning Kidal’s future.

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