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Running water returns to Bamako after electrical sabotage, power network remains disrupted
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Running water has been restored in Bamako after several days of city-wide outages caused by an act of sabotage on an electrical line supplying the Malian capital. Despite the return of water, the electrical network remains significantly disrupted, raising concerns among residents about their water supply. The power outage had halted water provision, forcing residents to rely on private boreholes for several days. A technical official from Somagep, Mali's potable water management company, stated that they have secured fuel to restart their turbines and are now 100% operational, having taken measures to reduce dependence on Energie du Mali EDM. Residents expressed relief, with one Bamako resident noting the difficulty of not being able to wash for days and relying on limited borehole water for cooking and drinking. A hospital official in Bamako reported providing borehole water to patients due to the lack of running water, despite typically advising against its consumption for medical use. This incident occurs amidst a severe security and economic crisis in Mali, with jihadists from JNIM, affiliated with Al-Qaeda, imposing road blockades and burning vehicles to cripple the economy. The country has faced a profound security crisis since 2012, marked by violence from jihadist groups, criminal organizations, and Tuareg separatist movements.
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