Mali's capital is facing increasing isolation. Following the road blockade decreed by armed groups, the majority of major transport companies have ceased operations, plunging the city into a supply crisis.

1. The road transport sector at a standstill

Faced with rampant insecurity, more than a dozen official transport companies have suspended their routes to Bamako. The risks have become too high.

1. Material destruction: Buses and freight trucks are regularly set on fire. One agency head reports the loss of six vehicles on the Ségou road.
2. Passenger safety: Airlines are halting flights to avoid human tragedies.
3. Climate of fear: Some agencies are quietly ceasing their services, fearing reprisals from the junta if they officially announce their withdrawal.

While the main roads are deserted by coaches, only a few minibuses are still trying to reach the capital via secondary tracks and back roads.

2. A threatened subsistence economy

Bamako, an isolated city dependent on imports, is beginning to suffocate:

1. Fuel shortage: Despite the announced arrival of 700 tankers from Ivory Coast, diesel is still unavailable. Long queues are paralyzing service stations.
2. Energy crisis: The power grid is on the verge of collapse. Some neighborhoods are experiencing total outages that can last for several days. The Malian energy company (EDM) is reporting acts of sabotage on the network.
3. Access to water: Power outages prevent the pumping and proper distribution of drinking water, affecting many municipalities.

3. A deteriorating security environment

This blockade follows a series of coordinated attacks on April 25 and 26. These operations were carried out by JNIM (affiliated with Al-Qaeda) and the Azawad Liberation Front (ALF) . By targeting strategic army positions and supply routes, the insurgents seek to cripple the government and consolidate their control over the territory.

In summary: Between fuel shortages, power cuts and road isolation, the daily lives of Bamako residents are becoming increasingly precarious under the combined pressure of jihadist groups and Tuareg rebels.