Since late April, fighters from Al-Qaeda's Sahel branch have imposed a road blockade on the main routes into Bamako, torching dozens of buses and freight trucks.

Since late April, fighters from Al-Qaeda's Sahel branch have imposed a road blockade on the main routes into Bamako, torching dozens of buses and freight trucks.

Jihadist blockade on Bamako leaves Malians stranded, unable to celebrate Eid with families. Transport halted, sheep scarce, and power cuts plague the capit