Authorities in Mali have extended the curfew in Kayes for another month, following a series of violent attacks attributed to armed groups operating in the region. The nightly movement restriction, running from midnight to 5 a.m., is designed to limit nighttime travel that could enable insurgent activities or further violence.
This decision comes in response to ongoing insecurity—including coordinated attacks earlier in the summer targeting towns such as Kayes, Diboli, Sandaré, and Nioro du Sahel. Armed groups linked to Al-Qaeda, specifically GSIM, have targeted military sites and logistics hubs, forcing Mali’s army to intensify its operations and resulting in dozens of casualties among militants.
Curfews and similar measures have been imposed in other regions such as Nioro, Timbuktu, and Ségou, reflecting a broader push to stabilize areas at risk. Regular civilian traffic remains restricted during these hours, with only security and emergency vehicles allowed.
Extending the curfew signals that violence and the threat of attacks remain persistent in the Kayes region and beyond. Authorities continue to focus on controlling movement and minimizing risk in an effort to keep communities safer during a period of instability.
