Bamako
The FCDO records coordinated attacks near Bamako International Airport on April 25, 2026, which temporarily closed the airport. It also warns of fuel-truck blockades and checkpoints on routes serving Bamako.
Updated
Checked · Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Laws and safety. See Mali.
- Country
- Mali
- Scene
- Underground
- Same-sex activity
- Illegal
- Recognition
- No legal recognition
- Where
Read this first
Newly criminalized under the 2024 penal code; same-sex marriage constitutionally banned since 2023.
Avoid open conduct and any public affection. In death-penalty jurisdictions do not travel openly as a couple, and check FCDO or State Department advice before any trip.
Check the UK FCDO or US State Department advice before you book.
The scene
- Where
- The vibe Illegal since 2024 · Discreet
Advice Do not look for a scene. Keep affection private, use apps with care, and check FCDO or State Department advice before you book.
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The scene rating says how much there is to do: underground means whatever exists is discreet, private or illegal. read the country page first. Safety comes from the Mali country page, tiered on ILGA World, Human Rights Watch, the Human Dignity Trust, Equaldex and court rulings. Ratings come from our editors and club members who were just there. How we rate. Last reviewed September 2026.