The measure comes after the US added Mali to its list of African countries required to post bonds of $5,000 and $10,000.

The measure comes after the US added Mali to its list of African countries required to post bonds of $5,000 and $10,000.

The West African state says it has introduced an "identical visa programme" for US travellers.

Washington endureció en agosto los requisitos para estancias por turismo y negocios a los ciudadanos de varios países africanos