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This Travel Advisory reflects updates in U.S. Embassy Bamako’s posture as of January 9, 2026. On October 30, 2025, the Department of State ordered non-emergency employees and family members to leave Mali due to safety r...

There was no change to the advisory level. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. embassy operations. On October 30, 2025, the Department of State ordered non-emergency government employees and their fam...

Persistent infrastructure challenges in Mali including continued disruptions of gasoline and diesel supplies, the closure of public institutions such as schools and universities nationwide, and ongoing armed conflict bet...

There were no change to the advisory level. The “unrest” and “health” risk indicators were added. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. embassy operations.

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 f...

On Monday, September, 22 Mali will celebrate its Independence Day. A national holiday has been declared. U.S. citizens in Bamako should be aware of a larger than usual presence of security forces, large celebratory gathe...

A demonstration of approximately 400 people began around 1500 at the Embassy of Algeria. While the protest has been peaceful so far, U.S. citizens should avoid the impacted area. Ongoing protest activity could also impac...

U.S. Embassy Bamako has received a report that there is a gathering at the Monument de la Paix in Bamako, Mali.  As of approximately 17:00 local time, there are approximately 300 people in attendance.  Traffic has been a...

U.S. Embassy Bamako received reports of sporadic gunfire near the Cite Administrative in ACI 2000 between midnight and 4 a.m. The situation is reported as calm now, but caution is advised as conditions can change rapidl...

The U.S. Embassy Bamako has received reports of possible gunfire near the Modibo Keita International Airport on September 17, 2024. The embassy has limited staff movements in Bamako and staff have been advised to remain...

The group Yerewolo Standing on the Ramparts is planning a mobile rally against MINUSMA on Friday, June 23 at 1400.  The protest will travel south from Monument de l’Indépendance, across Martyr’s Bridge (Old Bridge), to M...

Voting for the constitutional referendum will be held on Sunday, June 18 at polling stations throughout Mali. This event may have a significant impact on traffic and large crowds are expected in polling locations. Large...

The movement “Yerewolo Standing on the Ramparts” is planning a peaceful demonstration about MINUSMA on Friday, April 28, 2023 at 14:00 at the Palais de la Culture.

During the holiday season there is the potential for increased crime and acts of violent extremism in Mali. Planned attacks and criminal activity often occur in crowded public locations such as holiday markets, shopping...

The High Islamic Council of Mali is calling for a mass demonstration along the Monument de l’Indepéndance at 14:00 on Friday, November 4, 2022. Traffic disruptions are expected.

The Embassy has received reports of multiple gatherings in Bamako to celebrate Malian Independence Day on September 22, 2022. These gatherings are expected to cause substantial traffic disruptions and road closures in th...

The movement “Yerewolo Standing on the Ramparts’’ is calling for a mass demonstration at 1400 on Friday, August 5, 2022, at the Palais de la Culture to demand MINUSMA’s departure from Mali. 

Do not travel to Mali due to crime, terrorism, and kidnapping. Reissued with updates to U.S. government restrictions on personnel.

Following reports of gunfire at Kati military base, the U.S. Embassy in Mali continues to monitor the evolving security situation and reminds U.S. citizens to check local media for updates.