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 blockade by Islamist militants.
- Over 100 fuel tankers were destroyed, with casualties and hostages reported among drivers. 20s
- Islamist insurgents have targeted freight trucks for two months to pressure the military government. 32s
- Countries such as the United States and France have advised their citizens to leave Mali due to instability. 40s
- The African Union has called for urgent international action to combat extremism in Mali. 48s