Drooid Logo
Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Mali Schools Closed Amid JNIM Fuel Blockade Crisis

10/28/2025

23 5 Full Breakdown

1 of 1

Story summary
  • Mali suspended schools and universities for two weeks, announced by Education Minister Amadou Sy Savane, due to a fuel shortage caused by a blockade by Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM).
  • The al-Qaeda-linked Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) blockade has raised prices and caused queues at gas stations in Bamako.
  • The Malian military junta, which seized power in 2020, faces mounting pressure as the blockade disrupts daily life and the economy.