Mali’s military government is grappling with a severe crisis as Islamist militants intensify their blockade on major highways, disrupting vital supply chains and threatening the nation’s economic stability. Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga acknowledged the gravity of the situation, pledging to bolster security on affected routes. The blockade, orchestrated by al-Qaeda-linked Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), has particularly targeted fuel supplies, raising fears of widespread economic paralysis.