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Dr Boubacar Haidara

Dr Boubacar Haidara

Senior Researcher

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+49 228 91196-59

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+49 151 29503418

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boubacar.haidara(at)bicc.de

Expertise

Research Profile

Boubacar Haidara's research focuses on the articulation of linkages between political and Islamic actors, the emergence of jihadism in northern Mali and its spread to central Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, and the inter-community conflicts that have ensued. He is also a research associate at the ‘Les Afriques dans le Monde' (LAM) laboratory of science po Bordeaux, and before joining BICC was a lecturer at the University of Segou in Mali (since 2018). Boubacar is the author of numerous writings, journal articles, book chapters, and outreach articles on socio-political, peace and security, and public policy issues.

Research Topics / Key Expertise

Islamism and jihadism

Crises and stabilisation processes

Peace and security

Inter-community conflicts

History of Islam in Africa

Sociology of religion

Islam and politics

Islamic movements

Countries Of Expertise

  • Mali,
  • Burkina Faso,
  • Niger

Professional Career

Before joining bicc, Boubacar Haidara taught at the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ségou (Mali) (2018-2022). He has also carried out a number of research missions for several institutions: World Bank Group, Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Clingendael Institute, etc.

Boubacar holds a PhD in political science & political geography, University Bordeaux Montaigne and laboratory ‘’Les Afriques dans le Monde’’ (LAM), Institute of Political Studies of Bordeaux, France (2015), a Master’s in International Management, Paris School of Tourism & Communication, Paris, France (2012) and a Master’s in Geopolitics, University of Paris Sorbonne-Paris 4, Paris, France (2010). He did his Bachelor's in Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Clermont-Ferrand II, France, in 2008.

Important Publications

Book chapter

Haidara, B.

The private military company Wagner, the instrument of a proxy war by Russia against France in its African 'pre-square'?

David Reinharc Éditions , Paris (2022)

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Book chapter

Haidara, B., & Tounkara, M.

Intercommunity conflicts in central Mali: genesis, and proposals for ending the crisis

L'Harmattan , Paris (2021)

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Journal Article

Haidara, B.

The Political Use of Islam in Mali

Indiana University Press (2020)

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Journal Article

Haidara, B., & Tounkara, M.

International and local researchers facing security challenges: in what forms can research still be done in northern Mali

(2020)

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Book chapter

Haidara, B.

The impact of school closures on students in Mali

Academia , Louvain-la-Neuve (2022)

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Publications

Journal article

Haidara, B.

Rethinking ‘Intercommunity Conflict’ in Central Mali

Peace Studies and International Development, University of Bradford , Bradford, England (2025)

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Other

Haidara, B.

Germany’s New Budgetary Guidelines: What are the Implications for Mali?

REcAP Network , Accra, Ghana (2025)

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Other

Haidara, B.

Le Mali Bientôt Sous Contrôle Djihadiste?

theconversation.com (2025)

Open
bicc policy brief

Berks, M., Haidara, B., Neneck, A., & Tondandi, A.

La menace régionale des enlèvements contre rançon dans le sud-ouest du Tchad

bicc , Bonn (2025)

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bicc policy brief

Berks, M., Haidara, B., Neneck, A., & Tondandi, A.

The Regional Threat of Kidnappings in South-west Chad

bicc , Bonn (2025)

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bicc report

Meininghaus, E., Kemmerling, B., Haidara, B., & Müller-Koné, M.

Good Practice Guide for HDP Nexus Operationalisation

bicc , Bonn (2025)

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bicc policy brief

Yıldırım-Schlüsing, C., Müller-Koné, M., Kemmerling, B., Bolaños Suárez, R., Haidara, B., Meininghaus, E., Al-Khadhra, R., Brown, S., Koné, A., & Rutaro, J.

Three Ways to Support Locally-led Peace in the HDP Nexus

bicc , Bonn (2025)

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bicc report

Berks, M., Breitung, C., Oginni, O., Haidara, B., Alhassan, M., Ousmanou, A., Neneck, A., Tontandi, A., & Philipsenburg, A.

Maximising Impact of Defection Programming in the Lake Chad Basin

bicc , Bonn (2025)

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Other

Kemmerling, B., Yıldırım-Schlüsing, C., & Haidara, B.

Gender Relations in HDP Nexus Operationalisation

Global Policy Journal , Durham (2025)

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bicc report

Müller-Koné, M., Meininghaus, E., Kemmerling, B., & Haidara, B.

(Arabic) How can the HDP Nexus Work from the Bottom Up?

bicc , Bonn (2025)

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Journal article

Haidara, B.

Pluralité de l’offre islamique au Mali et évolution des rapports entre les courants islamiques

(2024)

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bicc policy brief

Meininghaus, E., Bolaños Suárez, R., Haidara, B., Kemmerling, B., Müller-Koné, M., Al-Khalil, A., Al-Khadhra, R., Behrens, M., Eichmann, F., Grosz-Ngaté, M., Halfpap, F., Hansen, R., Hoerz, T., Karagnara, D., James, S., Rivas, A., Sow, A., & Toyka, R.

Cómo descolonizar el nexo entre la acción humanitaria, el desarrollo y la consolidación de la paz?

bicc , Bonn (2024)

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bicc report

Schetter, C., Schmeidl, S., Sharan, T., Bolaños Suárez, R., Haidara, B., Himmelstoß, G., & Vendra, C.

„Korruption, Patronage und Klientelismus am Beispiel von Afghanistan sowie Gegenmaßnahmen in künftigen Kriseneinsätzen“

bicc , Bonn (2024)

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bicc report

Müller-Koné, M., Meininghaus, E., Kemmerling, B., & Haidara, B.

Comment le nexus Humanitaire–Développement-Paix peut-il fonctionner à partir de la base?

bicc , Bonn (2024)

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bicc policy brief

Meininghaus, E., Bolaños Suárez, R., Haidara, B., Kemmerling, B., Müller-Koné, M., Al-Khalil, A., Al-Khadhra, R., Behrens, M., Eichmann, F., Grosz-Ngaté, M., Halfpap, F., Hansen, R., Hoerz, T., Karagnara, D., James, S., Rivas, A., Sow, A., & Toyka, R.

Comment décoloniser le Nexus humanitaire–développment–paix?

bicc , Bonn (2024)

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Journal article

Haidara, B.

Popular Support: The Only Basis of Legitimacy for West Africa's New Military Regimes?

Indiana University Press , Bloomington (2024)

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bicc report

Haidara, B.

Spotlight sur la Mise en Oeuvre du Nexus Humanitaire-Développement-Paix au Mali

bicc , Bonn (2024)

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Journal article

Haidara, B.

The Spread of Jihadism in the Sahel. Part 3

Springer (2024)

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bicc policy brief

Meininghaus, E., Bolaños Suárez, R., Haidara, B., Kemmerling, B., Müller-Koné, M., Al-Khalil, A., Al-Khadhra, R., Behrens, M., Eichmann, F., Grosz-Ngaté, M., Halfpap, F., Hansen, R., Hoerz, T., Karagnara, D., James, S., Rivas, A., Sow, A., & Toyka, R.

How to Decolonise the Humanitarian–Development–Peace Nexus?

bicc , Bonn (2024)

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bicc policy brief

Meininghaus, E., Bolaños Suárez, R., Haidara, B., Kemmerling, B., Müller-Koné, M., Al-Khalil, A., Al-Khadhra, R., Behrens, M., Eichmann, F., Grosz-Ngaté, M., Halfpap, F., Hansen, R., Hoerz, T., Karagnara, D., James, S., Rivas, A., Sow, A., & Toyka, R.

(Arabic) How to Decolonise the Humanitarian–Development–Peace Nexus?

bicc , Bonn (2024)

Open
Report

Haidara, B.

Spotlight on Humanitarian–Development–Peace Nexus Implementation in Mali

BICC , Bonn (2024)

Open
bicc report

Müller-Koné, M., Meininghaus, E., Kemmerling, B., & Haidara, B.

How can the HDP Nexus Work from the Bottom Up?

bicc , Bonn (2024)

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Journal article

Haidara, B.

The Spread of Jihadism in the Sahel. Part 2

Springer (2024)

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Book chapter

Schetter, C., Haidara, B., Meininghaus, E., Yildirim-Schlüsing, C., Debiel, T., Dombrowski, S., Noesselt, N., Radtke, K., Saalfeld, J., Schmitz, J., Weller, D., & Vüllers, J.

Nachhaltiger Frieden: Verwundbarkeit und Resilienz im Zeichen multipler Krisen

transcript , Bielefeld (2023)

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Book chapter

Schetter, C., Bayer, M., Wilshusen, F., von Boemcken, M., Heinemann-Grüder, A., & Haidara, B.

Bewaffnete Konflikte: Milizen und Militärfirmen: Milizen und Militärfirmen: Gegner oder Instrumente staatlicher Gewalt?

transcript , Bielefeld (2023)

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bicc policy brief

Breitung, C., Berks, M., Haidara, B., & Oginni, O.

Coup in Niger: Why Military Interventions are Doomed to Fail

bicc , Bonn (2023)

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Other

Haidara, B.

Sahelzone: Die Ernährungssicherheit in den unsicheren Gebieten ist gefährdet.

17 Ziele Blog , Bonn (2022)

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Book chapter

Haidara, B.

The private military company Wagner, the instrument of a proxy war by Russia against France in its African 'pre-square'?

David Reinharc Éditions , Paris (2022)

Open
Book chapter

Haidara, B.

The impact of school closures on students in Mali

Academia , Louvain-la-Neuve (2022)

Open

Book chapter

Haidara, B., & Tounkara, M.

Intercommunity conflicts in central Mali: genesis, and proposals for ending the crisis

L'Harmattan , Paris (2021)

Open

Journal Article

Haidara, B., & Tounkara, M.

International and local researchers facing security challenges: in what forms can research still be done in northern Mali

(2020)

Open
Journal Article

Haidara, B.

The Political Use of Islam in Mali

Indiana University Press (2020)

Open
Journal Article

Grosz-Ngaté, M., & Haidara, B.

Introduction to Special Issue on ‘’Armed Conflict and Insecurity in the West African Sahel: Challenges and Implications for Research and Education

(2020)

Open
Journal Article

Haidara, B.

The socioeconomic Impact of Covid-19 response measures in the precariousness of the population in Mali

(2020)

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