Mali Sanctions
MLMali is currently subject to 7 active sanctions programs imposed by European Union Council, Ministry of Finance Japan, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, State Secretariat for Economic Affairs and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. These measures include asset freeze, travel ban and other. This page lists every program targeting Mali, the legal bases behind them, and the most recent changes.
Last updated 3 Aug 2026
Programs
7
Authorities
7
Restriction Types
3
Restrictions
Sanctioning Authorities
EUEuropean Union Council — 1 program
JAPANMinistry of Finance Japan — 1 program
OFACOffice of Foreign Assets Control — 1 program
OFSIOffice of Financial Sanctions Implementation — 1 program
SECOState Secretariat for Economic Affairs — 1 programUKForeign, Commonwealth & Development Office — 1 program
WORLDBANK-FCSWorld Bank Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations — 1 programSanctions Programs
On 5 September 2017, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2374 (2017) imposing travel restrictions and an asset freeze on those responsible for or complicit in, or having engaged in actions and policies that threaten the peace, security, or stability of Mali. On 24 and 25 May 2021, the European Council adopted conclusions in which it strongly condemned the coup d'état which took place in Mali on 24 May 2021 with the detention of the President of the Transition of Mali and the Prime Minister, and stated that the EU was ready to consider targeted measures against political and military leaders who obstructed the Malian transition. On 13 December 2021, the Council of the EU established new criteria that allows the EU to autonomously impose targeted restrictive measures on individuals and entities responsible for threatening the peace, security or stability of Mali, or for obstructing the implementation of its political transition. The restrictive measures consist of a travel ban to the EU applying to individuals, and freezing of funds applying to both individuals and entities. In addition, EU persons and entities are prohibited from making funds available to those listed, either directly or in directly. Due to a veto cast by the Russian Federation, on 30 August 2023, the UN Security Council failed to renew the restrictive measures imposed through Resolution 2374 (2017) against individuals and entities obstructing implementation of the 2015 Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. Consequently, on 4 January 2024 the Council started to adapt its legislation in view of the termination of the UN sanctions regime on Mali. On 22 April 2024, the Council finalised the process of transforming the restrictive measures in view of the situation in Mali by changing the framework to a fully autonomous EU sanctions regime. Derogations and exemptions to the restrictive measures are possible, including for the delivery of humanitarian aid. Adopted by: EU.
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Sanctions targeting Mali. Total designated: 16 entities.
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Sanctions program targeting persons contributing to the situation in Mali, implementing blocking of property and suspension of entry into the United States. The program is codified in 31 CFR Part 555 and derives from Executive Order 13882.
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Sanctions regime targeting Mali. 3 designated entities (1 individual, 2 entities). Designations sourced from the UK. Earliest designation: 2024-11-07, latest update: 2025-04-09.
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Swiss sanctions targeting Mali. Total designated: 8 (8 individuals).
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Sanctions regime targeting designated persons in Mali, including asset freeze and travel ban.
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Countries classified as conflict-affected under the World Bank FCS framework
Recent Changes
Resources added
Added: 4 federal_register_notice(s), 1 guidance(s)
Restrictions removed
Removed: sectoral
Mali sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "Mali sanctions regime" to "Mali sanctions"
Resources added
Added: 1 legal_instrument(s)
Restrictions added
Added: sectoral
Mali sanctions regime renamed
Program renamed from "Mali sanctions" to "Mali sanctions regime"
Legal basis updated for Mali sanctions regime
Added: The Mali (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. Removed: Mali (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Resources added
Added: 1 pdf(s)
Resources added
Added: 2 statute(s), 1 regulation(s), 4 federal_register_notice(s)
Resources added
Added: 1 guidance(s)
Resources added
Added: 1 regulation(s)
Resources added
Added: 1 executive_order(s), 4 federal_register_notice(s)
Legal basis updated for Mali sanctions
Added: Mali (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. Removed: The Mali (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Resources added
Added: 1 executive_order(s), 4 federal_register_notice(s), 1 faq(s)
Legal basis updated for Mali sanctions
Added: The Mali (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. Removed: Mali (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Resources added
Added: 4 federal_register_notice(s), 1 regulation(s)
Restrictions removed
Removed: financial_restrictions
Mali sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "Mali sanctions regime" to "Mali sanctions"
Target countries updated
Added: VE, NG, SS, CF, ML, BJ, CI, AE, PH, CN, KH, PK, AF, TR, GR. Removed: HR, JM, NI, ZW, HT, LB
Restrictions added
Added: financial_restrictions
New program: World Bank FCS — Conflict-Affected
New sanctions program detected: World Bank FCS — Conflict-Affected
Mali sanctions regime renamed
Program renamed from "Mali sanctions" to "Mali sanctions regime"
Restrictions added
Added: financial_restrictions
Restrictions removed
Removed: financial_restrictions
Mali sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "Mali sanctions regime" to "Mali sanctions"
Restrictions removed
Removed: financial_restrictions
Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Mali renamed
Program renamed from "EU Restrictive Measures in view of the Situation in Mali" to "Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Mali"
Restrictions removed
Removed: trade_restrictions
Restrictions added
Added: financial_restrictions, trade_restrictions
The Mali (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 renamed
Program renamed from "UK Mali sanctions" to "The Mali (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020"
Restrictions removed
Removed: financial_restrictions
Restrictions removed
Removed: trade_restrictions
Restrictions added
Added: financial_restrictions, trade_restrictions
Mali sanctions regime renamed
Program renamed from "Mali Sanctions" to "Mali sanctions regime"
Restrictions added
Added: financial_restrictions
Restrictions removed
Removed: financial_restrictions
Mali Sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "Mali sanctions regime" to "Mali Sanctions"
Restrictions removed
Removed: financial_restrictions
New program: The Mali (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
New sanctions program detected: The Mali (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Mali sanctions regime renamed
Program renamed from "UK Mali sanctions" to "Mali sanctions regime"
Restrictions removed
Removed: arms_embargo
Restrictions added
Added: financial_restrictions
Legal basis updated for OFAC Mali-Related Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 13882 - Blocking Property and Suspending Entry of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation In Mali (July 26, 2019), International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1706, National Emergencies Act (NEA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1601-1651, 31 CFR Part 555 - Mali Sanctions Regulations
Restrictions added
Added: travel_ban
New program: Switzerland Mali Sanctions
New sanctions program detected: Switzerland Mali Sanctions
New program: Japan Mali Sanctions
New sanctions program detected: Japan Mali Sanctions
New program: UK Mali sanctions
New sanctions program detected: UK Mali sanctions
New program: UK Mali sanctions
New sanctions program detected: UK Mali sanctions
New program: EU Restrictive Measures in view of the Situation in Mali
New sanctions program detected: EU Restrictive Measures in view of the Situation in Mali
New program: OFAC Mali-Related Sanctions
New sanctions program detected: OFAC Mali-Related Sanctions