In The Sahel, No Reprieve Under Jihadist Blockade

Malian soldiers have been battling jihadists for more than a decade (Credit: AFP)

Islamist militants still severely impact large swathes of Burkina Faso and Mali, imposing roadblocks, launching attacks and cutting off supply lines as they expand their decade-long presence, according to residents' testimonies.

Several towns in central and northern Burkina Faso are currently under blockade by jihadists and army supply lines are regularly targeted.