Mali and Burkina Faso limit entry for US visitors after US travel curbs.

Mali and Burkina Faso said they will impose entry restrictions on US citizens after Washington announced travel curbs. Burkina Faso cited reciprocity and Mali issued a similar directive.

Mali and Burkina Faso announced limits on entry for US citizens after Washington put curbs on visitors from their countries. Burkina Faso's foreign minister, Karamako Jean‑Marie Traoré, said the move follows the principle of reciprocity and will take effect immediately. Mali's foreign ministry issued a similar directive. The US administration has announced travel restrictions affecting dozens of countries. What was announced: - Burkina Faso said it will immediately apply the same entry conditions to US citizens, citing reciprocity. - Mali's foreign ministry issued a similar directive restricting entry by US nationals. - The US announced full or partial travel restrictions that affect 39 countries, 25 of them in Africa. Summary: The steps are presented as reciprocal measures and are likely to reduce travel between the United States and the two West African states. Undetermined at this time.