Air France has closed all operations in Mali, underlining how air links in the Sahel have been reshaped by strained ties between France and military-led governments, airspace closures, suspended services and recent security concerns around Bamako.
Air France closes its representation in Mali on 30 June 2026, three years after the suspension of its flights to Bamako. This decision illustrates the gradual breakdown of air links between Paris and the Sahel.