Al-Qaeda-affiliated fighters have blocked fuel deliveries to Mali’s capital, Bamako, for two months, crippling the city and pressuring its military government. They have cut off highways used for transporting fuel from Senegal and the Ivory Coast, demonstrating their significant influence in the region. This blockade raises concerns about the group’s intentions in Mali and the broader implications for combating armed groups in the Sahel. Experts, including Moussa Kondo and Oluwole Ojewale, discuss the situation’s impact on regional security.
