Mali and Burkina Faso impose travel ban on US citizens in tit-for-tat move
By The BriefBrief
In a reciprocal action, Mali and Burkina Faso have announced a travel ban on US citizens following similar restrictions imposed by the United States on their nationals.
WHO:Mali and Burkina Faso governments, US citizens
WHAT:Travel ban
WHEN:Dec 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE:Mali and Burkina Faso
WHY:To retaliate against US travel restrictions on their citizens