Foreign Office updates travel advice as Brits told to leave African country ‘immediately’

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Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleIndependent ReportersMonday 13 April 2026 16:02 BSTMali fuel tankers targeted by IslamistsThe FCDO advises against all travel to Mali due to unpredictable security conditions.British nationals currently in Mali are urged to leave immediately via commercial flights if safe, avoiding dangerous overland routes.Terrorist group JNIM has established blockades on major routes, including in the capital Bamako, targeting fuel trucks and operating checkpoints.There is a significant threat of kidnapping and criminal activity throughout Mali, including in Bamako.Individuals choosing to remain in Mali do so at their own risk and should not expect assistance from the UK government.Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in