A screenshot of Abou Walid Al Sahraoui speaking in photograph from an undated propaganda aired by France24 television. Q&A / Africa 19 October 2021 The Death of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara’s Leader: An Opportunity for Dialogue? French authorities have announced the death of Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahraoui, founder of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara. In this Q&A, Crisis Group experts Ibrahim Yahaya Ibrahim and Jean-Hervé Jezequel explain how his demise could open space for dialogue among militants and Sahelian governments. Share Facebook Twitter Email Linkedin Whatsapp Save Print Also available in Français Français English