US Praises Mali's Army Amid JNIM Fuel Blockade

In a recent podcast episode, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau praised Mali's armed forces for their fight against JNIM, an al Qaeda-linked militant group imposing a fuel blockade on the landlocked West African nation. Despite JNIM's proximity to Bamako, experts believe they lack the capacity to seize the city. However, the ongoing blockade and restrictions imposed by JNIM highlight the growing threat and potential for further instability in the region. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.