Jihadist Blockade Reported In Bamako, Camp 'Sharpening Weapons'

Transport workers have established a blockade in Bamako, Mali. There is apprehension regarding potential shortages in the city center, though no grave consequences have been reported yet. The blockades extend beyond food deliveries to include other essential supplies. Malian President Assimi Goïta maintains that the situation remains under control despite the disruptions. Neighboring Sahel nations conducted airstrikes in northern Mali yesterday evening. At least three of the six main access routes to Bamako have been blocked. The JNIM jihadist group is reportedly responsible for the blockades. Information regarding the specific objectives of the group remains fragmentary. The group is reportedly allowing people to exit the city but is preventing them from entering. A previous fuel import blockade between September and March was reported to be less strict than initially announced. An agent reportedly negotiated with the regime to lift the siege in March. A 'camp' has reportedly stated it is 'sharpening its weapons' while a 'GADIS blockade' is in effect on Bamako.