Mali banks suspend strike after deal with junta

Banks and gas stations that had gone on strike in Mali called off their action on Friday after reaching an agreement with the junta, the union and the government said.The National Union of Banks, Insurance Companies, Financial Institutions, Retailers, and Gas Stations (Synabef) had stopped work on Thursday to demand the release of three union members arrested a month ago and to advocate better working conditions.The Sahel country has been under military rule since quickfire coups in 2020 and 20