Mali closes schools, unis, as jihadis block fuel supply

Deutsche Welle (DW)CenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Timothy Jones AP, AFPOctober 27, 2025 at 01:00 PM

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Mali's military junta has closed schools and universities due to a fuel shortage caused by a blockade imposed by Islamist militants since early September. The closure affects the entire country and is expected to last for two weeks until November 10. In Bamako, long lines have formed at gas stations as the price of commodities and transport has risen. Mali relies on imported fuel, and the junta has announced restrictions on its use, prioritizing emergency vehicles and public transit. The military's attempts to escort fuel trucks from the border have been hampered by militant attacks.

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Niger 30% Burkina Faso 30% Wagner Group 40% Islamic State (IS) 50% al-Qaeda 50% Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin 60% Amadou Sy Savan 60% Bamako ×270% Islamist militants ×280% Mali ×8100%

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mali 100% fuel shortage 90% jihadi militants 85% blockade on fuel imports 80% schools and universities closed 75% military junta 65% security situation 60% sahel region 55% economic impact 50% wagner group 45%

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