Jihad in Mali: the Holy War of Amadou Koufa
About the event
Join the Foley Institute for this semester’s first event in the Coffee & Politics series.
For decades, civil war and religious conflict have decimated African countries. Peter Chilson will discuss a new jihadist leader in Mali whose goals differ from typical terrorist organizations, and who desires to revive the 19th century caliphate.
Peter Chilson is a professor of English at WSU. Chilson has visited several countries throughout Africa and witnessed the brutal effects of civil wars. He has written several books including Riding the Demon: On the Road in West Africa and an ebook, We Never Knew Exactly Where: Dispatches from the Lost Country of Mali (Foreign Policy, 2013).
Pizza and soda will be provided. Event is free and open to the public. Q&A to follow.