2026 journey restrictions: Mali and Burkina Faso ban Americans in response

A pair of African nations are now not permitting U.S. residents to enter their nations as retaliation for comparable restrictions positioned on their residents making an attempt to enter the U.S. According to Al Jazeera, the nations of Mali and Burkina Faso every introduced a “travel ban” for Americans and are canceling visas for Americans within the respective nations.

“In accordance with the principle of reciprocity, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation informs the national and international community that, with immediate effect, the Government of the Republic of Mali will apply the same conditions and requirements to US nationals as those imposed on Malian citizens,” the Malian ministry stated in a press release.

An identical assertion was issued by leaders in Burkina Faso.

Late final 12 months, President Donald Trump added each nations to the U.S. restricted entry listing which took impact on Jan. 1, 2026. The ban totally restricts entry to the U.S. for many residents coming from nations on the listing. The U.S. ban makes some exceptions for lawful everlasting residents, current visa holders or particular circumstances involving athletes or diplomats.

So far, 39 nations from Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America have been positioned on the U.S. journey ban listing.