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Niger: Heavy sanctions against transporters refusing to deliver to Mali

Auteur: Ivoirematin

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Niger : Lourdes sanctions contre les transporteurs refusant de livrer le Mali

The Nigerien government is taking a tougher stance. In a decree signed on January 6, 2026, the Ministry of Transport announced a series of severe sanctions against transporters and tanker truck drivers. They are accused of ignoring an official requisition dated October 2025, aimed at transporting fuel to neighboring Mali.

The penalties provided for:

  1. Permanent ban on operating for certain carriers.
  2. One-year suspension of accreditation for other service providers.
  3. Immediate withdrawal of driving licenses for the drivers concerned.

This decision comes as Mali faces a major energy crisis. Since September 2025, insecurity on the roads from Senegal and Ivory Coast has significantly reduced the country's energy supply, making logistical support from Niger vital for Malian public services.

Auteur: Ivoirematin
Publié le: Mardi 13 Janvier 2026

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