Christian Communities in Mali Face Religious Tax Amid Rising Extremism

In Mali’s Mopti region, Christian villagers confront a new challenge. Islamist groups have imposed a religious tax on non-Muslims. This development marks a shift in the ongoing religious tensions in the West African nation. The jizya tax, imposed on Christians over 18 in Douna-Pen and Dougouténé, demands 25,000 CFA Francs per adult. This $40 levy […]