What's blocked in Mali
Social apps work, but French broadcasters have been suspended and the news magazine Jeune Afrique was banned in January 2026.
- WhatsApp: Works
- Voice & video calls: Works
- Telegram: Works
- Signal: Works
- Discord: Works
- Facebook: Works
- Instagram: Works
- X (Twitter): Works
- TikTok: Works
- YouTube: Works
- Google: Works
- Works
- Age-gated
- Partly blocked
- Slowed down
- Blocked
App by app
None of the 71 apps we track is blocked or restricted in Mali right now.
Not offered in Mali
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
Working normally
Chat & calls
Social media
Video, TV & music
Games
Privacy & tools
The 3 VPNs that fit Mali
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Mali are reporting this week.
Picked for heavy censorship: each can disguise VPN traffic.
ExpressVPN
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Proton VPN
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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs Surfshark, Private Internet Access and CyberGhost
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What's going on
Since the 2021 coup, Mali's junta has suspended French broadcasters including RFI and France 24 and banned other outlets. In January 2026 it banned Jeune Afrique "in all its forms". Facebook, WhatsApp and Twitter were partly blocked during the 2020 unrest.
Before you connect: A VPN restores suspended French news sites.
Is a VPN legal in Mali?
Legal with restrictions
There is no published VPN law, but online criticism of the military government has led to arrests.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Mali?
None of the 71 apps we track is fully blocked in Mali right now. Social apps work, but French broadcasters have been suspended and the news magazine Jeune Afrique was banned in January 2026.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Mali?
Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar, Peacock and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) are not offered in Mali. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Mali?
Legal with restrictions. There is no published VPN law, but online criticism of the military government has led to arrests.
Which VPN works in Mali?
Our picks for Mali are ExpressVPN, NordVPN and Proton VPN. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
Will a VPN work during an internet shutdown in Mali?
No. A VPN can get around blocks on specific apps and sites, but during a full shutdown there is no connection to the outside world for the VPN to use.
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