Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to the Monument de L’Independence in Bamako, Mali There will be a demonstration organized by the group ‘Appel Pour Le Mali (APM)’ at Monument de L’Independence in Bamako, Mali on Friday, November 22 at 2:00 PM. The event is authorized by the government. While the demonstration is …
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Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following places in Bamako, Mali: Monument de L’Independence Palais des Sports Events: There will be a demonstration organized by Malian opposition parties on Friday, November 15 at 2:00PM. The event is not yet authorized by the local government. While the demonstration is expected to …
Read More» Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following places in Bamako, Mali: Monument de L’Independence There will be a demonstration organized by civil society organizations on Friday, November 8 at 14:00. The event is authorized by the local government. While the demonstrations are intended to be peaceful, there will likely be …
Read More» Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following places in Bamako, Mali: Bourse du Travail There will be a demonstration organized by the Patriotic Movement for the Defense of Mali (MPDM) on Friday, November 1 at 15:00. The specific route of the demonstration is unknown. While the demonstrations are intended to …
Read More» Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following places in Bamako, Mali: Monument de l’Independence Events: There will be a demonstration organized by the “Platform Against Corruption” to denounce corruption in Mali on Saturday, October 26 at 14:00. The event is not authorized by the government at this time. While the …
Read More» Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following places in Bamako, Mali: Police Headquarters Ministry of Security Cite Administrative Events: There will be a demonstration organized by the Police Union starting at Police Headquarters, continuing to the Ministry of Security, and ending at the Cite Administrative on September 27th starting at …
Read More» Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following places in Bamako, Mali: Place CAN in ACI 2000 Monument Bougiba Events: A demonstration against the presence of foreign security forces in Mali is scheduled to take place August 2nd, starting at 1400. The march will go from the Place CAN to the …
Read More» Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following places in Bamako, Mali: Place CAN in ACI 2000 Monument Bougiba Events: A demonstration against the presence of foreign security forces in Mali is scheduled to take place July 26th, starting at 1400. The march will go from the Place CAN to the …
Read More» Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following places in Bamako, Mali: Place CAN in ACI 2000 Monument Bougiba Mess Militaire in Badalabougou Events: An authorized march is scheduled to take place July 12th, starting at 1400. The march will go from the Place CAN to the Monument Bougiba. In addition, demonstrations …
Read More» Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following places in Bamako, Mali: Palais des Sports Monument Bougiba Event: One event and one demonstration are scheduled to take place the morning of Saturday June 29, 2019 starting at 0900. While the demonstrations are intended to be peaceful, recent events have encountered a …
Read More» Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following places in Bamako, Mali: Place CAN in ACI 2000 Monument d ’Independence Bourse du Travail Badalabougou near the G5-Sahel Headquarters Event: Multiple separate demonstrations are scheduled to take place the afternoon of Friday June 21, 2019 starting at 1400. While the demonstrations are …
Read More» Location: Bamako Event: Due to ongoing large-scale protests near the Monument d’Independence and the ensuing traffic congesting, the US Embassy has directed embassy personnel to shelter in place until further notice. Actions to Take: Shelter in place. Avoid the area of the demonstrations and exercise caution if in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests. …
Read More» The announced gathering point is the Monument d’Independence in Bamako, Mali. Several groups are calling for a march on Friday, April 5th at 14:00 to denounce insecurity in Mali. The demonstration has not been approved by local authorities and may attract large crowds. Traffic disruptions are likely, and the Embassy has received reports indicating that …
Read More» Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following places in Bamako, Mali: Bourse du Travail Monument de l’Independence. Event: At 16:00 on March 22 a peaceful demonstration is planned in response to the ongoing school crisis. The planned route is from Bourse du Travail to the Monument de l’Independence. The demonstration …
Read More» December 21, 2018 Location: Bamako Event: The U.S. Embassy in Bamako reminds U.S. citizens that security measures in Mali remain heightened due to crime and ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology throughout Africa. Extremists continue to focus on locations such as shopping centers, airports, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places …
Read More» December 21, 2018 Location: Bamako Event: During the holiday season security measures in Mali remain heightened due to ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology throughout Africa. The U.S. Embassy has implemented additional security measures for its personnel during the holiday season. U.S. government employees are prohibited from staying …
Read More» Location: Bamako Event: During the holiday season security measures in Mali remain heightened due to ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology throughout Africa. Extremists continue to focus on locations such as shopping centers, airports, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, transportation hubs, street markets, and other public venues …
Read More» Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following places in Bamako, Mali: Place de la Liberté Monument d’Independence Bourse du Travail Event: At 08:00 on December 8 opposition leaders are planning a peaceful march to denounce the government’s redistricting plan and protest the security situation in Mali. While the demonstrations are …
Read More» Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Bamako, Mali (October 11, 2018) Location: Bamako and Siby, Mali Event: The U.S. Embassy in Bamako advises U.S. citizens of a recent crime trend. Armed robberies or “car-jackings” on Route National 5 between Siby and Bamako have killed four people in nearly a dozen incidents. According to Malian police, the …
Read More» Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following places in Bamako, Mali: · Place de la Liberté · Monument d’Indépendence · Bourse du Travail Event: At 08:00 on Saturday, September 1, 2018, opposition leaders are planning a peaceful march to protest electoral fraud and reject the final presidential election results, as …
Read More» Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following places in Bamako, Mali: Place de la Liberte Monument d’Independence Bourse du Travail Event: At 08:00 on Saturday, August 25, 2018, opposition leaders are planning a peaceful march to protest electoral fraud and reject the final presidential election results. The march is scheduled …
Read More» Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following places in Bamako, Mali: Place de la Liberte Monument d’Independence Bourse du Travail Event: Opposition leaders are planning a peaceful march to protest electoral fraud on Saturday, August 18, 2018, beginning at 08:00. The march is scheduled to start at the Place de …
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Location: Hamdallaye-ACI 2000 neighborhoods of Bamako. Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to: · Headquarters of Soumaila Cisse’s campaign in ACI 2000 · Constitutional Court Event: Supporters of Soumaila Cisse have announced a demonstration for today, August 16, 2018, at 16:00. The demonstration may take the form of a moto/car caravan. While the demonstration is …
Read More» Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following places in Bamako, Mali: Place de la Liberté Bourse du Travail Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place in Bamako on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 15:00. Opposition groups are planning a peaceful march from Place de la Liberté to Bourse du Travail …
Read More» Location: Bamako and other major cities in Mali. Event: Malian presidential elections are set for Sunday, July 29, 2018, and polls are scheduled to be open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Election Day could lead to civil unrest in Bamako and other major cities in Mali. Due to the possibility of demonstrations and road …
Read More» Location: Bamako and other major cities in Mali Event: The potential for violence is heightened on and around Mali’s presidential elections scheduled for July 29, 2018. While the most recent election-related demonstration that took place on June 8, 2018 was peaceful, other rallies have turned violent. Additionally, there is an ongoing threat of attacks against …
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The Mali Ministry of Health announced that as a public health precaution following a reported outbreak of Ebola Virus in a remote northwestern province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Malian authorities are conducting routine screenings of all travelers arriving from the DRC at points of entry into Mali, including at Modibo Keita …
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U.S. Embassy Bamako, Mali Security Message for U.S. Citizens Continued Threat of Attacks in Bamako and Gao, Mali October 3, 2017 The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens of a continued threat of attacks against hotels, restaurants, and bars frequented by Westerners, particularly in the cities of Bamako and Gao, Mali. Avoid vulnerable locations with poor …
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California Special Primary Election: The State of California will conduct a special primary election on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, for the 34th Congressional District. This district consists of part of Los Angeles County. If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, a special general election will be held on June 6. Kansas Special …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy wishes to inform U.S. citizens that Mali will hold local elections on November 20. While the elections are expected to be peaceful, U.S. citizens are urged to exercise caution during this period. Review your personal security plans, remain aware of your surroundings, including local events, and monitor local news stations for updates. …
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Messages for U.S. Citizens Bamako, Mali – Embassy of the United States The U.S. Embassy wishes to inform U.S. citizens that it has received information regarding a heightened risk of kidnapping of Westerners in Timbuktu and surrounding regions. Please avoid the region, and exercise extreme vigilance if you are currently in the area. Due to …
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