1 mission of Congo in Mali: Consulate of the Republic of the Congo in Bamako, Mali. Addresses, phones and contacts.
Head of mission: Luxan Givain Kaba Oko, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Congo offers appealing landscapes and a unique experience for some of Mali's 23 million residents, though its tourism sector is still developing and attracts only a limited number of international visitors each year.
Congo is relatively safer for tourists compared to Mali. According to the Global Peace Index, Congo ranks 108th out of 160 countries, while Mali ranks 151st. In terms of organized crime, both countries have similar scores for mafia groups (3.0), but Congo generally fares better in several categories, including human trafficking (6.5 vs. 7.0) and arms trafficking (5.0 vs. 8.0). While both countries face challenges, Congo's overall crime indices suggest a safer environment for tourists coming from Mali.