: Fuel blockades led to severe energy shortages and spiraling prices throughout 2025, though the situation in Bamako began to ease by late 2025 following an informal truce with certain militant groups. Summary of Key Figures
: After the withdrawal of French and UN peacekeeping forces (MINUSMA), the junta has increasingly relied on Russian paramilitary forces (Africa Corps/Wagner) for security. mali ciga.jpg
: Following Maïga's removal, the junta appointed General Abdoulaye Maïga as the new Prime Minister, further consolidating military control over the government. Security & Social Situation (2025–2026) : Fuel blockades led to severe energy shortages
: Choguel Maïga was dismissed as Prime Minister in November 2024 after publicly criticizing the military junta for indefinitely postponing democratic elections. mali ciga.jpg