Embassy of Cuba in Bamako, Mali; address 23rd Street, Door 2394, Bamako; phone +2232020028. Head of mission: Mr. José Julián Cala Sagué.
Head of mission: Mr. José Julián Cala Sagué, Chargé d'Affaires (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Cuba, 29 Nov 2024)
Cuba offers a captivating mix of cultural heritage and natural beauty, making it an appealing destination for some Malian visitors. Its colonial architecture, vibrant salsa music, and stunning beaches contribute to its charm. Despite recent challenges, tourism remains vital to Cuba's identity and economy, attracting a segment of Mali's 23 million population.
Cuba is generally considered safer for tourists compared to Mali. According to the Global Peace Index, Cuba ranks 96th out of 160 countries, while Mali is ranked 151st. The murder rate in Cuba is 5.0 per 100,000 people, with a female murder rate of 2.1, whereas specific murder statistics for Mali are not available. In terms of organized crime, Cuba has lower indices for crime networks (2.5) and arms trafficking (1.5) compared to Mali (7.0 and 8.0, respectively). Overall, while no country is without risk, Cuba offers a relatively safer environment for tourists from Mali.