Moody’s forecasts 4.9% growth in Mali despite fuel crisis

• Moody’s sees limited economic fallout from Bamako fuel blockade
• Political uncertainty keeps Mali near default risk, agency warns

BAMAKO, MALI – Mali’s economy has shown resilience despite a fuel blockade around Bamako, with growth expected to strengthen in 2025, ratings agency Moody’s said.

The fuel shortage caused by a blockade imposed around the capital by armed groups did not have a major impact on the Malian economy, according to Moody’s latest assessment.