Return to Bamako

Synopsis

Bamako, the capital of Mali, serves as the backdrop for a critical examination of radical Islamism. The film investigates the rise of extremist groups such as Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb and Boko Haram. It argues that these movements are rooted in historical failures of political and economic systems imposed by Western powers. Through interviews and on-the-ground footage, the documentary seeks to understand the complex factors contributing to the current climate of extremism in Africa.