France has issued an urgent advisory for its citizens to leave Mali immediately due to mounting insecurity and anti-French sentiment. The warning follows renewed clashes between Malian forces and insurgent groups, as well as growing tensions with the country’s military government.
French officials cited the volatile political climate, persistent terrorist threats, and the withdrawal of international peacekeeping forces as reasons for the evacuation notice. The advisory marks another chapter in the deteriorating relationship between France and its former colony, following the expulsion of French troops and diplomatic personnel earlier in the year. Regional observers warn that Mali’s increasing isolation could worsen instability across the Sahel, where armed groups continue to expand their influence.
