The FCDO spoke about "unpredictable security conditions" in the country.

15:30, Sat, Apr 25, 2026 Updated: 15:42, Sat, Apr 25, 2026

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The FCDO has updated its travel advice to Mali, urging people against all travel to the African country after reports of "coordinated attacks" emerged.

The updated warning came after "attacks on 25 April in multiple locations in Mali," the FCDO said, also mentioning blocakdes implemented by a terrorist group.

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The warning also read: "Terrorist group Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) has implemented blockades on key routes throughout Southern and Western Mali, including the capital city of Bamako.

"These blockades are targeting fuel trucks and are enforcing checkpoints for individuals attempting to pass through them. "Attacks can occur at any time. There is a high threat of kidnapping and criminal activity across Mali, including in the capital, Bamako."

The FCDO also said "support for British nationals is severely limited in Mali, especially outside Bamako," and is urging Brits to "not rely on FCDO being able to help you to evacuate in an emergency".

British nationals who are currently in Mali and need emergency help from the UK government, should contact the British Embassy in Bamako, the warning also said.

The attacks started earlier today (April 25), and Mali’s army said in a statement “unidentified armed terrorist groups targeted certain locations and barracks in the capital,” the city of Bamako. It added that soldiers were “currently engaged in eliminating the attackers”. Mali has been plagued by insurgencies fought by affiliates of al-Qaida and the Islamic State group, as well as a separatist rebellion in the north. It is unclear who is behind the recent attacks at the moment.

In today's attacks, gunfire were also heard near Modibo Keïta International Airport. Gunfire exchanges were also reported in the city of Kidal.

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