India advises nationals in Mali to stay indoors, exercise caution due to security developments

India on Saturday, April 25, 2026, advised its citizens in Mali to exercise extreme caution, be extremely cautious and stay at home due to the latest security developments in the West African country.

In an advisory, the Indian Embassy in Bamako said: “Due to the recent security developments and reported attacks in Kati and other parts of Mali, the Indian Embassy in Bamako urges all Indian citizens residing in Mali to exercise extreme caution, stay indoors and strictly comply with the instructions issued by the Malian authorities from time to time.”