2024-06-06: From Thursday to Saturday (6 June to 8 June), a strike will take place in the financial sector in Mali after the general secretary of the SYNABEF trade union was arrested. In this context, massive restrictions in the supply of cash are expected.
Heightened security measures as well as disruptions to public life are to be expected. Violent clashes between protesters and security forces are possible. Travellers are advised to exercise caution, to strictly avoid demonstrations, road blockades, large gatherings, and deployments of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.