Mali and Burkina Faso impose travel restrictions on US nationals
Mali and Burkina Faso have decided to restrict entry for American nationals in response to the United States’ expanded travel ban. Both countries’ foreign ministries announced that they would implement equivalent measures against US citizens. The move comes after the US included Mali and Burkina Faso on a no-entry list, which also affects several other African nations. The decision has drawn criticism from the affected countries, who expressed regret over the lack of prior consultation.
What we know
- Mali and Burkina Faso are imposing reciprocal travel restrictions on US nationals.
- The US recently expanded a travel ban to nearly 40 countries, including Mali and Burkina Faso.
- Burkina Faso’s foreign ministry said it is applying “equivalent visa measures” on Americans.
- Mali stated it is applying “the same conditions and requirements” on Americans as the US imposed on Malians.
- Both countries criticized the US for making the decision without prior consultation.
