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Mali Faces Crisis: Fuel Blockade Sparks Public Outcry

11/13/2025

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The Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) fuel blockade in Bamako has lasted more than two months, causing fuel shortages, rising prices, and shutdowns of schools and businesses.
The African Union has called for urgent international assistance to address Mali's deteriorating security situation.
Colonel Assimi Goïta leads the Malian government as it struggles to manage the crisis and faces growing public discontent.

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The Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) fuel blockade in Bamako has lasted more than two months, causing fuel shortages, rising prices, and shutdowns of schools and businesses.
The African Union has called for urgent international assistance to address Mali's deteriorating security situation.
Colonel Assimi Goïta leads the Malian government as it struggles to manage the crisis and faces growing public discontent.