Message for U.S. Citizens: Town Hall Invitation – U.S. Embassy Bamako, Mali – May 18, 2022

 Invitation for U.S. Citizens Town Hall Meeting – Thursday, May 26th  (An RSVP is REQUIRED) The U.S. Embassy cordially invites U.S. citizens in Mali to an in-person Town Hall meeting on Thursday, May 26th. This event is open only to adult U.S. citizens.  You will have an opportunity to ask questions about points of interest and ... Read More»

Demonstration Alert – Bamako, Mali (Planned Demonstrations on Friday and Sunday – 11/15/2019 and 11/17/2019)

 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»

Demonstration Alert for Friday, November 8 (Bamako, Mali)

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»

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Bamako, Mali (July 26, 2019)

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»

Demonstration Alert for Saturday, June 29, 2019 in Bamako, Mali

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»

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Bamako, Mali (June 7, 2019)

Location:  Bamako Event: The European Union Training Mission (EUTM) detected a suspected vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) during routine screening at their headquarters in ACI 2000. Transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology pose a threat throughout Africa. Extremists continue to focus on public locations such as shopping centers, airports, hotels, clubs, restaurants, ... Read More»

Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Planned Demonstrations in Bamako on August 16 and 18

U.S. Embassy Bamako, Mali Planned Demonstrations in Bamako on August 16 and 18  August 15, 2017 The U.S. Embassy has learned that demonstrations are scheduled to take place in Bamako this week.  Malian authorities and newspapers report the likelihood of a heavy police and security presence with traffic diversions in and around the demonstrations at ... Read More»

Mali Travel Warning

SUBJECT:  MALI TRAVEL WARNING 1. The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of ongoing terrorist attacks and criminal violence in Mali.  The security environment in Mali remains fluid, and the potential for attacks throughout the country, including in Bamako, remains high.  Additionally, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has revised its advisory NOTAM for Mali ... Read More»
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