Security Alert – Bamako, Mali – October 23, 2025
Persistent and unpredictable disruptions of available gasoline and diesel supplies are impacting cities throughout Mali, including Bamako. In many areas throughout the country, supply disruptions have caused long lines for fuel, impacted the availability of electricity, and have the potential to disrupt the overall security situation in unpredictable ways.
U.S. citizens should continue to avoid travel to Mali. U.S. citizens already present in Mali should minimize unnecessary travel and ensure vehicles are fueled, if possible. The U.S. Embassy in Bamako is rarely able to provide emergency services or support to U.S. citizens outside the capital. Please use caution when traveling in Mali and contact the U.S. embassy using the contact information below in the event of an emergency.
American citizens are advised to:
- Avoid the areas of demonstrations
- Do not attempt to drive through roadblocks
- Continue to exercise vigilance while in Mali
- Exercise caution if in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests
- Review your personal security plans
- Keep a low profile
- Be aware of your surroundings
- Keep some form of communication with you
- Keep travel documents up to date and easily accessible.
- Develop plans to gather supplies for sheltering in a secure place.
- Review your personal security plans
- Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations.
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