‘Depart immediately’: State Department warns Americans as al Qaeda threatens to overrun African Nation

Category: WARS & RUMORS OF WARS

Summary:
The U.S. State Department has advised American citizens to avoid travel to Mali and urged those currently in the country to leave immediately due to risks from crime, terrorism, kidnapping, and unrest. Islamist group JNIM, linked to al Qaeda, has surrounded Mali’s capital, Bamako, blocking fuel deliveries and mounting attacks, raising concerns about a potential jihadist takeover. The Malian military, supported by Russian Wagner mercenaries, has struggled to repel JNIM fighters. U.S. officials warn that diminished American military presence in the region has reduced the ability to monitor and respond to terrorist threats, which also threatens the security of U.S. personnel in West Africa.

Tags: Mali conflict, al Qaeda, JNIM, Bamako siege, Russian Wagner, terrorism threat, U.S. military presence

Source Excerpt:

As the West African country of Mali teeters on becoming the first nation on the continent to be ruled by an al Qaeda–linked terror organization, a State Department spokesperson warned American citizens to leave or not travel there.On the situation in Mali, the spokesperson told Fox News Digital, "Do Not Travel for any reason due to crime, terrorism, kidnapping, unrest and health risks," while cautioning, "U.S. citizens should avoid travel to Mali, and those currently in Mali should depart immediately."The U.S. embassy in Mali also posted on their website, "U.S. citizens should depart using commercial aviation, as overland routes to neighboring countries may not be safe for travel due to terrorist attacks along national highways." It also warned Americans not to try to travel outside the capital city. "The U.S. Embassy in Bamako is rarely able to provide emergency services or support to U.S. citizens outside the capital," noting the information was still relevant as of Monday.NIGER FALLOUT UNDER BIDEN LEAVES US TROOPS ‘BLIND’ IN BATTLE WITH TERROR GROUPSA former senior military official with detailed knowledge of the situation has told Fox News Digital that the situation in Mali has...

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Posted on 12-09-2025 07:19