Mali-Senegal: Bamako denies any expulsion of its embassy in Dakar

Mali formally denies any expulsion of its diplomatic mission in Dakar. In a statement published on November 11, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation asserts that no expulsion measures are targeting the embassy, ​​the ambassador's residence, or any other Malian state services in Senegal.

The Department of Foreign Affairs thus denies the information relayed on social networks reporting an alleged expulsion of the Malian diplomatic representation in the Senegalese capital.

According to the ministry, the discussions currently underway with the Senegalese authorities concern exclusively an undeveloped plot of land. This matter is being monitored with the relevant Senegalese authorities and therefore does not involve Malian diplomatic facilities.

Bamako also wishes to commend the Senegalese authorities for their willingness to address this issue. The Ministry reaffirms its commitment to the friendly, fraternal, and cooperative relations between the two countries.

Djamila Kambou