Mali has fired back at Washington by imposing a $10,000 visa bond requirement on American visitors, matching a similar rule the United States recently introduced for Malians, a move that underscores escalating diplomatic friction between the two countries.
The announcement, made on Sunday by Mali
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Faith Omoboye
Faith Omoboye is a foreign affairs correspondent with background in History and International relations. Her work focuses on African politics, diplomacy, and global governance.