The Government of France has advised its citizens to leave Mali immediately, citing a rapidly worsening security situation following a series of coordinated attacks across the country.

The warning comes after armed groups, including jihadist militants and Tuareg separatists, launched large-scale offensives described as among the most serious in over a decade. The violence has raised fresh concerns about the stability of the West African nation.

Authorities in France described the situation as “extremely volatile,” urging nationals still in Mali to depart as soon as possible due to heightened risks of further attacks and limited security guarantees.

The latest wave of violence has intensified insecurity in several parts of Mali, where government forces have struggled to contain long-running insurgencies despite ongoing military operations. The attacks have also contributed to growing fears of a wider regional spillover across the Sahel.

France reiterated its longstanding travel advisory against visiting Mali, warning that the security environment remains highly unpredictable.