'Nothing is safe': Trade on route between Senegal and Mali grinds to a halt
Summary
Trade between Senegal and Mali has nearly stopped because a militant group linked to Al-Qaeda has blocked the main road from Dakar to Bamako since April 28. Fighting involving the militants, Mali’s military leaders, and their Russian allies has made this route unsafe and hard to use, cutting off important supplies to Mali’s capital.Key Facts
- Mali depends on road transport for supplies because it has no coastline.
- The main trade route from Senegal’s capital, Dakar, to Mali’s capital, Bamako, is blocked.
- The blockade began on April 28 and is imposed by JNIM, an Al-Qaeda affiliate.
- Fighting is ongoing between JNIM, the Mali military leaders (junta), and Russian allies.
- The blockade aims to cut off food and goods to Bamako.
- This situation is making it very dangerous and difficult for trade and transport.
- The conflict is worsening Mali’s access to essential resources.
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