Trump’s travel ban: Mali and Burkina Faso stop issuing visas to US citizens

The United States entry ban for over 20 African countries came into force at the beginning of the year. Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger responded with countermeasures.

06. January 2026
Burkina Faso's and Mali's military rulers: Ibrahim Traoré (second from left) and Assimi Goïta. (picture alliance / ASSOCIATED PRESS | Uncredited)

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Last updated: 06. January 2026