Mali’s Insecurity Keeps More Than 2,400 Schools Closed

BAMAKO — More than 2,400 schools remain closed in Mali as insecurity continues to disrupt education across parts of the country.

The prolonged closures are affecting children’s access to education while communities continue to face security challenges.

The education crisis reflects the wider impact of instability on basic services. Schools, businesses and families can struggle to operate normally when insecurity forces communities to move or restricts movement.

Monafrika Take:
The cost of insecurity is not measured only in security figures. Every school that remains closed also represents children whose education is being interrupted.