Mali’s fuel shortage sparks urgent advisories from Western countries

The Malian capital is facing a dual crisis of severe fuel shortages and a wave of foreign advisories to leave the country, creating what local journalists describe as a “psychosis” among residents who feel trapped by deteriorating security and economic conditions.

Long, chaotic lines have formed at gas stations across Bamako amid a severe fuel crisis, causing widespread panic.

The situation on the ground remains dire despite…