Why al-Qaeda’s Sahel branch is blocking fuel to Mali

29/11/2025 21 min
Why al-Qaeda’s Sahel branch is blocking fuel to Mali

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A long siege by al-Qaeda-linked fighters has left Bamako low on fuel, food and power. Life has stalled and fear is growing across Mali. The crisis now tests a military government that has promised safety yet cannot break the blockade. What does this mean for Mali and the wider region?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support.