Some fuel stations in Mali 's capital opened Monday for the first time since an al-Qaida affiliate imposed a fuel blockade on the West African nation, as supply convoys made their way through the landlocked nation while under fire.
Breakdown
- Schools and some fuel stations in Bamako reopened after a two-week blockade by Islamist militants.
- Over 100 fuel tankers were destroyed, with several fatalities and drivers taken hostage during the blockade. 20s
- Mali depends on the highway from Senegal for access to the sea and essential imports. 27s
- Countries including the United States and France have urged their citizens to leave Mali due to security concerns. 40s
- The African Union has called for urgent international action to combat extremism in Mali. 48s