Mali Shuts All Schools and Universities Due Jihadist Blockade : Shared by Viviane Sakkal

 

Mali shuts schools and universities as jihadist blockade worsens fuel crisis 

Basillioh Rukanga, BBC News,

 27 October 2025. 

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Summary
The government of Mali has suspended all schools and universities nationwide until at least 9 November due to a severe fuel shortage triggered by a blockade on imports by an al-Qaeda affiliated militant group. The blockade, which targeted tanker convoys on key highways from neighbouring states, has led to idle streets in the capital Bamako and raised security concerns about cascading disruptions to electricity and public services. (BBC News Feeds)

Quotes

“Long queues have been snaking around petrol stations in Bamako in recent weeks … and the city’s usually crowded streets have now reportedly fallen quiet.” (BBC News Feeds)
“The US Embassy in Bamako announced that non-essential diplomatic staff and their families would leave Mali amid the worsening fuel shortage and growing security concerns.” (BBC News Feeds)
“All education institutions would remain shut until 9 November … the movement of staff and students had been affected by the blockade.” (BBC News Feeds)