Mali and Burkina Faso ban US nationals in tit-for-tat response to Washington’s travel curbs

Key Highlights

• Mali and Burkina Faso banned U. S. citizens from entering their countries.
• The ban is a response to expanded U. S. travel restrictions effective January 2026.
• U. S. restrictions were perceived by the West African nations as discriminatory.
• The measures reflect deteriorating relations between the U. S. and military governments in the region.
• The travel ban was announced by the foreign ministers of both countries.