Mali Extends Curfew Hours to Midnight Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

• The COVID-19 related curfew hours in Tombouctou, as described, are no longer in effect.
• The nationwide COVID-19 curfew in Mali was lifted on May 9, 2020.
• Any recent curfews in Tombouctou or other parts of Mali have been imposed due to security concerns, not the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Lawyers advising clients on business operations in Mali should be aware of current security-related regulations and curfews.

The updated curfew now runs from midnight to 5:00 AM, providing two additional hours of freedom of movement.

The COVID-19 related curfew hours in Tombouctou, which were previously in effect, are no longer active. The nationwide COVID-19 curfew in Mali was lifted on May 9, 2020. While curfews have been imposed in Tombouctou and other regions of Mali more recently, these have been due to security concerns and clashes with militant groups, not the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, a 30-day curfew was imposed on Timbuktu on September 11, 2023, running from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM GMT, due to a blockade by al-Qaeda's Sahel branch.

The extension of curfew hours described in the original article, as part of Mali's efforts to manage the COVID-19 pandemic, is no longer relevant. All COVID-19 related restrictions in Mali were lifted by July 27, 2022. Any current curfews or restrictions in Mali are implemented in response to ongoing security challenges and conflicts with armed groups, particularly in the northern and central regions of the country.

The revised curfew hours related to the COVID-19 pandemic, as described, are no longer in effect. Lawyers advising clients on business operations in Mali should be aware that while COVID-19 related curfews have been lifted, security-related curfews may be in force in various regions, including Tombouctou, and should adjust their advice accordingly to ensure compliance with current local regulations.

Lawyers advising clients on business operations in Mali should note the updated curfew hours and adjust their advice accordingly, ensuring compliance with the new regulations.

Source: Original reporting via Studio Tamani