Being a peasant is about resistance: West African peasant movements and the struggle for agrarian justice

Contemporary peasant movements in West Africa have their roots in local, national, and international activism dating back to the 1970s. Born in the context of structural adjustment and democratic transitions, today's organizations are critical actors in representing the interests of the region's peasants. Yet, today, they face numerous challenges, including the region's security meltdown, the persistence of kleptocratic states and elites, and the lasting impacts of colonialism. In this interview, Ibrahima Coulibaly sheds light on these issues through the situation in Mali and the whole West African region.