Demonstration against MINUSMA’s presence in Mali

Location: Palais des Sports  Event: A demonstration against MINUSMA’s presence in Mali is planned for Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 14:00 at the Palais des Sports. Avoid driving in the vicinity of the Palais des Sports, as the demonstration may have a significant impact on traffic. Large gatherings and demonstrations sometimes turn confrontational and can ... Read More»

Demonstration Alert – Bamako, Mali – January 19, 2023 

Location:     Near Mémorial Modibo Keita and the Monument de l’Indépendance    Event:     Due to celebrations for Malian Armed Forces Day on January 20, 2023, there will likely be an increase in pedestrian and vehicular traffic between Mémorial Modibo Keita and the Monument de l’Indépendance. While the embassy does not have information about planned events, ... Read More»

Demonstration Alert – Bamako, Mali – November 2, 2022 

  Location:    Monument de l’Indépendance Event:   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. Although previous demonstrations have been peaceful, there is always the potential for violence. Expect blockages of roads and bridges.  American citizens are ... Read More»

Demonstration Alert -Bamako, Mali –September 21, 2022 

  Location:     Multiple locations in Bamako    Event:     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 the afternoon. Travel on all bridges is expected to be disrupted.     Specific ... Read More»

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy, Bamako, Mali – August 3, 2022 

Location: Palais de la Culture Event:  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. Demonstrations sometimes turn violent, resulting in the burning of tires, clashes with the police, blockage on the ... Read More»

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy, Bamako, Mali – May 23, 2022

Location:  Monument de l’Indépendance  Event: The movement “Yerewolo Standing on the Ramparts’’ is planning a mobile rally from the Monument de l’Indépendance to the Tour d’Afrique beginning at 2 pm on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.  The rally is meant to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the military consolidation of power that took place in 2021. ... Read More»

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy, Bamako, Mali – May 9, 2022

Location: Monument de l’Indépendance  Event: The movement “Sauvons le Mali Dokera’’ (save Mali, enough is enough) is planning a march from the Monument de l’Indépendance to the Bourse du Travail.  The march will begin at 1400 on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at the Monument de l’Indépendance. The Collective for the Defense of the Military (CDM) ... Read More»

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy, Bamako, Mali – January 13, 2022

Location: Monument de l’Indépendance  Event: The Mouvements de L’Inclusivite is calling for a mass demonstration to support the transition government. The demonstration is scheduled to take place at the Monument de l’Indépendance on Friday, January 14th at 2:00 PM. Demonstrations sometimes turn violent, resulting in the burning of tires, clashes with the police, blockage on ... Read More»

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy, Bamako, Mali – September 2, 2021

Location: Bourse du Travail to the Monument de l’Indépendance  Event: The Mouvement Baguine So is planning a demonstration on Friday, September 03, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. starting at la Bourse du Travail and traveling to the Monument de l’Indépendance to support “securing of national territory.” The protest has not been approved by the local authorities. ... Read More»

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy, Bamako, Mali – September 2, 2021

Location: Bebemba roundabout to Cite Administrative  Event: The Popular Front Against the High Cost of Living is planning a demonstration on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.  The itinerary is from the Bebemba roundabout to Cite Administrative. The demonstration has not been approved by local authorities. Demonstrations sometimes turn violent, resulting in the burning ... Read More»

Demonstration Alert – Bamako, Mali – January 20 and 21, 2021

Locations: Monument de l’Indépendance and Djelibougou  Events: A demonstration is planned for Wednesday, January 20 at 2 pm. The demonstration will be held at the Monument de l’Indépendance. The purpose of this demonstration is to demand the removal of French “Barkhane” forces deployed in Mali. This demonstration has not yet been approved by the host ... Read More»

 Demonstration Alert – Bamako, Mali (September 27, 2019)

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»

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Bamako, Mali for Friday, June 21, 2019

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»
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