Mali Suspends Schools for Two Weeks Due to Fuel Shortage Amidst Jihadist Blockade
FRANCE 24 EnglishNovember 5, 20251 min1,561 views
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- π« Classes in schools and universities across Mali will be suspended for two weeks, from October 27th to November 9th, 2025.
- ποΈ This decision comes as a direct result of a severe fuel shortage affecting the nation.
Jihadist Blockade and Fuel Shortage
- β½ Since September, JNIM jihadists have imposed a blockade on key roads, preventing fuel imports from neighboring Senegal and Ivory Coast.
- π₯ The group, affiliated with Al-Qaeda, has been actively attacking fuel trucks, disrupting the supply chain.
- β οΈ The fuel shortage, initially confined to rural areas, has now reached the capital, impacting daily life and businesses.
Economic and Logistical Impacts
- π Businesses reliant on fuel have come to a standstill, with serious economic consequences.
- β½ The National Office for Petroleum Products has warned that the national security stockpile of fuel is now exhausted.
- π Fuel supplies for citizens are restricted, with priority given to emergency services and public transport.
Security Situation and Terrorist Attacks
- π Since ending collaboration with foreign military forces in 2021, Mali has seen a surge in terrorist attacks.
- πΊοΈ Jihadist groups have reclaimed large territories, with 130 attacks on the road network recorded in 2025, a tenfold increase from 2021.
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