The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommended on Wednesday that its nationals leave Mali "as soon as possible", a few days after the coordinated attacks carried out by jihadist and independence groups.
Published on: 04/29/2026 - 10:10 Modified on: 04/29/2026 - 17:34
France recommended on Wednesday April 29 to its nationals to leave Mali "as soon as possible" due to a very "volatile" security situation after the coordinated attacks carried out last weekend by jihadist and Tuareg independence groups.
“After the attacks on Saturday April 25 in several localities in the country, including Bamako, the security situation remains extremely volatile,” declares the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in an updated travel advisory, recalling that it “remains strictly not recommended to travel to Mali, whatever the reason.”
“It is recommended that French nationals plan a temporary departure from Mali as soon as possible via commercial flights still available,” he adds.
The head of the Malian military government, Assimi Goïta, declared Tuesday evening that the situation was "under control", four days after the attacks on several cities which cost the life of the Minister of Defense, Sadio Camara.
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The scale and scope of the offensive carried out in several cities in Mali demonstrated an unprecedented capacity for coordination of fighters from different groups pursuing divergent objectives.
“In this evolving context, French nationals still present in Mali are strongly encouraged to stay at home and stay in contact with their family and loved ones, keeping them regularly informed,” writes the Quai d'Orsay on its site.
“If they have to travel, they are asked to exercise the greatest caution.”
With Reuters
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