Mali

Country Mali
Capital Bamako
Continent Africa
Currency West African CFA franc(XOF)
Languages French & Bambara

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The Sudanese Republic and Senegal became independent of France in 1960 as the Mali Federation. When Senegal withdrew after only a few months, what formerly made up the Sudanese Republic was renamed Mali. Rule by dictatorship was brought to a close in 1991 by a military coup - led by the current president Amadou TOURE - enabling Mali's emergence as one of the strongest democracies on the continent. President Alpha KONARE won Mali's first democratic presidential election in 1992 and was reelected in 1997. In keeping with Mali's two-term constitutional limit, KONARE stepped down in 2002 and was succeeded by Amadou TOURE, who was subsequently elected to a second term in 2007. The elections were widely judged to be free and fair.

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Mali - Wikipedia
Mali - CIA World Fact Book
Mali - BBC
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Mali fuel crisis spirals amid armed group blocking supplies to capital - Al Jazeera
  1. Mali fuel crisis spirals amid armed group blocking supplies to capital  Al Jazeera
  2. Mali shuts schools and universities as fuel crisis caused by jihadist blockade worsens  BBC
  3. US advises its citizens to leave Mali ‘immediately’ over fuel blockade by jihadists  Mint
  4. The US Urges Americans to Leave Mali Amid Al Qaeda-Linked Fuel Blockade | Firstpost Africa  Firstpost
  5. After US, Italy asks citizens to leave Mali amid fuel blockade, fears of Al Qaeda takeover  The Indian Express
  6. Mali suspends schools over fuel crisis, strikes deal with Russia for petroleum products  Reuters
  7. US warns citizens in Mali to leave country immediately  ThePrint
  8. US Embassy urges Americans to leave Mali immediately amid Jihadi fuel bloackade  africanews.com
  9. US tells Americans to leave Mali 'immediately' as militant blockade sparks fuel crisis  Firstpost


Mali revokes over 90 mining permits amid crackdown on non-compliance - africanews.comMali revokes over 90 mining permits amid crackdown on non-compliance  africanews.com

Al Qaeda Is on the Brink of Taking Over a Country - The Wall Street JournalAl Qaeda Is on the Brink of Taking Over a Country  The Wall Street Journal

US, Italy urge citizens to immediately leave insecure Mali - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineUS, Italy urge citizens to immediately leave insecure Mali  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Mali annuls 90-plus mining exploration permits amid legal changes - Mining TechnologyMali annuls 90-plus mining exploration permits amid legal changes  Mining Technology

Convicted in Mali for Expressing ‘Unwavering Solidarity’ - Human Rights WatchConvicted in Mali for Expressing ‘Unwavering Solidarity’  Human Rights Watch

US Embassy in Mali urges Americans to leave ‘immediately’ - Anadolu AjansiUS Embassy in Mali urges Americans to leave ‘immediately’  Anadolu Ajansi

AFRICA/MALI - Fuel war spreads to the Capital Bamako - Agenzia FidesAFRICA/MALI - Fuel war spreads to the Capital Bamako  Agenzia Fides

Mali Tightens Grip on Mining: 90 Permits Revoked, Industry Faces New Compliance Rules - Investing News NetworkMali Tightens Grip on Mining: 90 Permits Revoked, Industry Faces New Compliance Rules  Investing News Network

Mali revokes over 90 mining exploration permits - Mining.comMali revokes over 90 mining exploration permits  Mining.com

US embassy urges citizens in Mali to 'depart immediately' over safety concerns - France 24US embassy urges citizens in Mali to 'depart immediately' over safety concerns  France 24

Security Alert: BAMAKO, MALI – OCTOBER 28, 2025 - U.S. Embassy in Mali (.gov)Security Alert: BAMAKO, MALI – OCTOBER 28, 2025  U.S. Embassy in Mali (.gov)

Mali: The Public Treasury collects 30.059 billion CFA francs from the UMOA financial market - Financial AfrikMali: The Public Treasury collects 30.059 billion CFA francs from the UMOA financial market  Financial Afrik

Mali court jails ex-PM Mara after online post backing political prisoners - Al JazeeraMali court jails ex-PM Mara after online post backing political prisoners  Al Jazeera

Mali imposes $10,000 visa bond on US visitors in reciprocal move - BBCMali imposes $10,000 visa bond on US visitors in reciprocal move  BBC

Education in Mali Shuttered Amid Islamist Armed Group’s Siege - Human Rights WatchEducation in Mali Shuttered Amid Islamist Armed Group’s Siege  Human Rights Watch

Mali shuts schools as fuel blockade imposed by fighters paralyses country - Al JazeeraMali shuts schools as fuel blockade imposed by fighters paralyses country  Al Jazeera

US-Mali visa row: US removes Mali from list requiring visa bonds - africanews.comUS-Mali visa row: US removes Mali from list requiring visa bonds  africanews.com

Americans in Mali Told to Get Out "Immediately" - Modern DiplomacyAmericans in Mali Told to Get Out "Immediately"  Modern Diplomacy

Hefty Ransom Frees UAE Hostages from Mali Insurgents - DevdiscourseHefty Ransom Frees UAE Hostages from Mali Insurgents  Devdiscourse

US warns citizens in Mali to leave country immediately - ReutersUS warns citizens in Mali to leave country immediately  Reuters

Travel Advisory: Mali October 2025 - U.S. Embassy in Mali (.gov)Travel Advisory: Mali October 2025  U.S. Embassy in Mali (.gov)

Power, gold and guns shape Mali’s uncertain future - GIS ReportsPower, gold and guns shape Mali’s uncertain future  GIS Reports

High-Stakes Hostage Negotiations: UAE Citizens Freed in Mali Deal - DevdiscourseHigh-Stakes Hostage Negotiations: UAE Citizens Freed in Mali Deal  Devdiscourse

Mali jihadists' fuel blockade hits Bamako: 'Business is at a standstill' - BBCMali jihadists' fuel blockade hits Bamako: 'Business is at a standstill'  BBC

US embassy urges Americans to leave Mali due to a fuel crisis linked to a militant group - AP NewsUS embassy urges Americans to leave Mali due to a fuel crisis linked to a militant group  AP News

How Russian mercenaries in Mali exploit military equipment - dw.comHow Russian mercenaries in Mali exploit military equipment  dw.com

US Embassy Urges Americans In Mali To 'Depart Immediately' Amid Escalating Fuel Crisis - News18US Embassy Urges Americans In Mali To 'Depart Immediately' Amid Escalating Fuel Crisis  News18

Mali’s sovereignty dilemma - Africa Is a CountryMali’s sovereignty dilemma  Africa Is a Country

Mali closes schools due to fuel scarcity as militants enforce blockade - AP NewsMali closes schools due to fuel scarcity as militants enforce blockade  AP News

Mali Suspends School Due to Fuel Shortage - World Politics ReviewMali Suspends School Due to Fuel Shortage  World Politics Review

A Former Mali Prime Minister Goes To Prison For Expressing Solidarity With Critics Of Military Junta - ETV BharatA Former Mali Prime Minister Goes To Prison For Expressing Solidarity With Critics Of Military Junta  ETV Bharat

Italy tells citizens to leave Mali because of security issues - ReutersItaly tells citizens to leave Mali because of security issues  Reuters

Mali - Welcome to the United NationsMali  Welcome to the United Nations

Mali revokes over 90 mining exploration licenses in industry shake-up - Business Insider AfricaMali revokes over 90 mining exploration licenses in industry shake-up  Business Insider Africa

Malian junta is powerless against jihadist threat - Le Monde.frMalian junta is powerless against jihadist threat  Le Monde.fr

Mali under pressure to end fuel crisis as negotiations with jihadists stall - RFIMali under pressure to end fuel crisis as negotiations with jihadists stall  RFI

Mali imposes retaliatory visa bond fees on US travellers - Al JazeeraMali imposes retaliatory visa bond fees on US travellers  Al Jazeera

Italy follows U.S. warning, advises its citizens to evacuate Mali - Business Insider AfricaItaly follows U.S. warning, advises its citizens to evacuate Mali  Business Insider Africa

Moussa Mara: Mali’s ex PM sentenced to one year in prison - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineMoussa Mara: Mali’s ex PM sentenced to one year in prison  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

US authorizes non-emergency personnel to leave Mali due to safety risks - ReutersUS authorizes non-emergency personnel to leave Mali due to safety risks  Reuters

Mali in crisis: When the junta has no one left to blame but itself - Responsible StatecraftMali in crisis: When the junta has no one left to blame but itself  Responsible Statecraft

Malian authorities must stop crackdown on civil and political rights - Amnesty InternationalMalian authorities must stop crackdown on civil and political rights  Amnesty International

Jihadists enforce a blockade on fuel in Mali - France 24Jihadists enforce a blockade on fuel in Mali  France 24

Mali closes schools, unis, as jihadis block fuel supply - dw.comMali closes schools, unis, as jihadis block fuel supply  dw.com

Mali fuel crisis: Authorities shut down schools and universities as jihadist blockade worsen crisis - BBCMali fuel crisis: Authorities shut down schools and universities as jihadist blockade worsen crisis  BBC

Mali's former PM Moussa Mara sentenced to one year in jail - TRT AfrikaMali's former PM Moussa Mara sentenced to one year in jail  TRT Afrika

Mali revokes over 90 mining exploration permits - KITCOMali revokes over 90 mining exploration permits  KITCO

U.S. Ends Visa Bond Policy for Mali, Signalling Diplomatic Shift - Travel And Tour WorldU.S. Ends Visa Bond Policy for Mali, Signalling Diplomatic Shift  Travel And Tour World

Crisis In Mali: U.S. Embassy Urges Citizens to Leave Mali Amid Rising Instability - WIONCrisis In Mali: U.S. Embassy Urges Citizens to Leave Mali Amid Rising Instability  WION

Tom Saintfiet Confident Mali Can Shine at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 - beIN SPORTS USATom Saintfiet Confident Mali Can Shine at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025  beIN SPORTS USA

Mali suspends teaching of French revolution in schools - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineMali suspends teaching of French revolution in schools  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Mali security fears spike over jihadist fuel blockade - https-//www.semafor.comMali security fears spike over jihadist fuel blockade  https-//www.semafor.com

Reaching the unreached: Mali Red Cross teams go the last mile to ensure children get life-saving vaccines - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceReaching the unreached: Mali Red Cross teams go the last mile to ensure children get life-saving vaccines  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Mali retaliates against US, requiring visa applicants to post $10,000 bond - CNNMali retaliates against US, requiring visa applicants to post $10,000 bond  CNN

U.S. deletes Mali from visa-bond list in bid to ease diplomatic tensions - Business Insider AfricaU.S. deletes Mali from visa-bond list in bid to ease diplomatic tensions  Business Insider Africa

Former Mali Prime Minister sentenced to two year prison for social media post - africanews.comFormer Mali Prime Minister sentenced to two year prison for social media post  africanews.com

US Nationals Told To Leave Mali ‘Immediately’ - NewsweekUS Nationals Told To Leave Mali ‘Immediately’  Newsweek

Militants in Mali Block Fuel Imports, Squeezing Fragile Economy - ASISMilitants in Mali Block Fuel Imports, Squeezing Fragile Economy  ASIS

Mali Cancels Over 90 Mining Permits In Compliance Crackdown - Arise NewsMali Cancels Over 90 Mining Permits In Compliance Crackdown  Arise News

Mali unveils new biometric passport with Emptech as supplier - Biometric UpdateMali unveils new biometric passport with Emptech as supplier  Biometric Update

Security Alert – Bamako, Mali – October 23, 2025 - U.S. Embassy in Mali (.gov)Security Alert – Bamako, Mali – October 23, 2025  U.S. Embassy in Mali (.gov)

Mali Jo$e ‘GOD IS THE WIND’ Interview - JunkeeMali Jo$e ‘GOD IS THE WIND’ Interview  Junkee

Digital Communication as a Weapon: The Case of Mali - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceDigital Communication as a Weapon: The Case of Mali  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Terrorist roadblocks strangle the economies of Mali and its neighbours - ISS AfricaTerrorist roadblocks strangle the economies of Mali and its neighbours  ISS Africa

Private military companies and arms control challenges: The Wagner group in Mali - Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC)Private military companies and arms control challenges: The Wagner group in Mali  Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC)

The Terror Strategy Behind Fuel Shortages Crippling Mali - HumAngleThe Terror Strategy Behind Fuel Shortages Crippling Mali  HumAngle

Mali shuts schools amid fuel crisis, Russia pledges emergency deliveries - Business Insider AfricaMali shuts schools amid fuel crisis, Russia pledges emergency deliveries  Business Insider Africa

Mali Enrols First Pregnant Patient In Malaria Trial - Health Policy WatchMali Enrols First Pregnant Patient In Malaria Trial  Health Policy Watch

Military-run Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger pull out of the International Criminal Court - The HinduMilitary-run Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger pull out of the International Criminal Court  The Hindu

Trial opens for ex-Mali PM jailed by military rulers over ‘solidarity’ post - Al JazeeraTrial opens for ex-Mali PM jailed by military rulers over ‘solidarity’ post  Al Jazeera

U.S. Urges Citizens to Leave Mali Amid Fuel Blockade Crisis - DevdiscourseU.S. Urges Citizens to Leave Mali Amid Fuel Blockade Crisis  Devdiscourse

Flood victims in Mali regain hope - World Bank GroupFlood victims in Mali regain hope  World Bank Group

Preserving Mali's bogolan mud cloth design heritage - dw.comPreserving Mali's bogolan mud cloth design heritage  dw.com

Kuma b? aw bolo - Bi kuma dira aw ma JNIM jatig?wale kulu ka g?r?nt?nw de kan Mali taji n'a maraw kan - RFIKuma b? aw bolo - Bi kuma dira aw ma JNIM jatig?wale kulu ka g?r?nt?nw de kan Mali taji n'a maraw kan  RFI

“A huge step forward”: malaria vaccines roll out in Mali - Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance“A huge step forward”: malaria vaccines roll out in Mali  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Italy Advises Nationals to Exit Mali Amid Escalating Fuel Crisis - DevdiscourseItaly Advises Nationals to Exit Mali Amid Escalating Fuel Crisis  Devdiscourse

U.S. Embassy Urges Americans to Leave Mali Amid Rising Insecurity and Fuel Crisis - Dawan AfricaU.S. Embassy Urges Americans to Leave Mali Amid Rising Insecurity and Fuel Crisis  Dawan Africa

3 Indians abducted in Mali; India asks West African nation to secure their safe release - The Hindu3 Indians abducted in Mali; India asks West African nation to secure their safe release  The Hindu

Rebels Do Blockade, Mali Alami Fuel Scarcity - VOI.IDRebels Do Blockade, Mali Alami Fuel Scarcity  VOI.ID

Mali is squeezed as militants enforce an unusual blockade on fuel - AP NewsMali is squeezed as militants enforce an unusual blockade on fuel  AP News

Mali to impose reciprocal visa bond requirement for US nationals - ReutersMali to impose reciprocal visa bond requirement for US nationals  Reuters

Mali Mining Exploration Permits Cancellation Affects 90+ International Companies - Discovery AlertMali Mining Exploration Permits Cancellation Affects 90+ International Companies  Discovery Alert

‘No one is safe’: Civilians, foreigners caught in escalating Mali violence - Al Jazeera‘No one is safe’: Civilians, foreigners caught in escalating Mali violence  Al Jazeera

Italy Issues Urgent Travel Warning for Mali Amid Fuel Blockade - DevdiscourseItaly Issues Urgent Travel Warning for Mali Amid Fuel Blockade  Devdiscourse

Assimi Goïta: Mali military leader granted five-year term in power - BBCAssimi Goïta: Mali military leader granted five-year term in power  BBC

Mali: Türk deplores indefinite suspension of elections, deepening crackdown on civil society - ohchrMali: Türk deplores indefinite suspension of elections, deepening crackdown on civil society  ohchr

A Diplomatic Test for India Amid Mali's Escalating Crisis - orfonline.orgA Diplomatic Test for India Amid Mali's Escalating Crisis  orfonline.org

Mali to require reciprocal visa bond from US nationals - Anadolu AjansiMali to require reciprocal visa bond from US nationals  Anadolu Ajansi

Mali military chief granted renewable five-year presidential term - Al JazeeraMali military chief granted renewable five-year presidential term  Al Jazeera

Mali: Daughter of Indian hostage pleads for his release - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineMali: Daughter of Indian hostage pleads for his release  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

The US and Russia’s proxy war is bleeding Africa - Al JazeeraThe US and Russia’s proxy war is bleeding Africa  Al Jazeera