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

Exclusive-Provisional administration to restart mining at Barrick Mali gold mine, sources say By Reuters - Investing.comExclusive-Provisional administration to restart mining at Barrick Mali gold mine, sources say By Reuters  Investing.com

Mali's transitional government dismisses officers over foiled coup attempt - africanews.comMali's transitional government dismisses officers over foiled coup attempt  africanews.com

Flagship Gold signs deal to revive Mali’s Morila mine - KITCOFlagship Gold signs deal to revive Mali’s Morila mine  KITCO

Ukraine-Russia war tactics seep into Mali’s desert as Tuareg get help from Kiev - The Arab WeeklyUkraine-Russia war tactics seep into Mali’s desert as Tuareg get help from Kiev  The Arab Weekly

Desperate search for fuel in Malis capital as al-Qaida-linked group enforces blockade - MintDesperate search for fuel in Malis capital as al-Qaida-linked group enforces blockade  Mint

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

Arm Announces Lumex Platform With C1 CPUs Boasting SME2, Mali G1-Ultra GPU - PhoronixArm Announces Lumex Platform With C1 CPUs Boasting SME2, Mali G1-Ultra GPU  Phoronix

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

Flagship Gold partners with Mali for Morila gold mine revival - Mining TechnologyFlagship Gold partners with Mali for Morila gold mine revival  Mining Technology

How in Mali mud can change a youngster’s life - DWHow in Mali mud can change a youngster’s life  DW

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

Exclusive: Provisional administration to restart mining at Barrick Mali gold mine, sources say - ReutersExclusive: Provisional administration to restart mining at Barrick Mali gold mine, sources say  Reuters

UNFPA Mali Situation Report - August 2025 - ReliefWebUNFPA Mali Situation Report - August 2025  ReliefWeb

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

Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon turns 22; Throwback to Antara Mali and Rajpal Yadav's comedy-drama - news24online.comMain Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon turns 22; Throwback to Antara Mali and Rajpal Yadav's comedy-drama  news24online.com

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

Mali Fuel Crisis Deepens as Jihadist Blockade Strangles Supply - Ecofin AgencyMali Fuel Crisis Deepens as Jihadist Blockade Strangles Supply  Ecofin Agency

Businesses close as fuel blockade hits Mali’s economy - https-//www.semafor.comBusinesses close as fuel blockade hits Mali’s economy  https-//www.semafor.com

Desperate search for fuel in Mali’s capital as al-Qaida-linked group enforces blockade - AP NewsDesperate search for fuel in Mali’s capital as al-Qaida-linked group enforces blockade  AP News

Investor Optimism Abounds S.C. Comalim S.A. (BVB:MALI) But Growth Is Lacking - simplywall.stInvestor Optimism Abounds S.C. Comalim S.A. (BVB:MALI) But Growth Is Lacking  simplywall.st

Jihadists take control of strategic Mali town - The New Indian ExpressJihadists take control of strategic Mali town  The New Indian Express

Mali, Mauritania resume dialogue to ease tensions - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineMali, Mauritania resume dialogue to ease tensions  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Military-run Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso announce joint ICC withdrawal - Al JazeeraMilitary-run Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso announce joint ICC withdrawal  Al Jazeera

Mali revives flagship Morila gold mine with American partner - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineMali revives flagship Morila gold mine with American partner  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Mali Dismisses a Number of Military Officials Over Indiscipline - Bloomberg.comMali Dismisses a Number of Military Officials Over Indiscipline  Bloomberg.com

Long queues form at Mali fuel stations as militants block imports - ReutersLong queues form at Mali fuel stations as militants block imports  Reuters

Senegal-Mali trade threatened as militants set lorries ablaze near Kayes - BBCSenegal-Mali trade threatened as militants set lorries ablaze near Kayes  BBC

France suspends counterterrorism cooperation with Mali - Al JazeeraFrance suspends counterterrorism cooperation with Mali  Al Jazeera

Flagship Gold signs deal to revive Mali’s Morila mine - Mining.comFlagship Gold signs deal to revive Mali’s Morila mine  Mining.com

Mali secures first U.S. mining investment, restarting historic gold mine after Australia's exit - Business Insider AfricaMali secures first U.S. mining investment, restarting historic gold mine after Australia's exit  Business Insider Africa

Mali: Al-Qaeda-Linked Terror Blockade Targets Fuel Imports | Firstpost Africa - FirstpostMali: Al-Qaeda-Linked Terror Blockade Targets Fuel Imports | Firstpost Africa  Firstpost

United States | State Department adds Mali and other countries to visa bond requirements list as of Oct. 8 - BAL Immigration LawUnited States | State Department adds Mali and other countries to visa bond requirements list as of Oct. 8  BAL Immigration Law

Toubani Resources Rallies Support For Mali Gold Project - FinimizeToubani Resources Rallies Support For Mali Gold Project  Finimize

Barrick Mali gold mine restart set to begin: report - Proactive financial newsBarrick Mali gold mine restart set to begin: report  Proactive financial news

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger jointly announce withdrawal from the ICC - RFIBurkina Faso, Mali and Niger jointly announce withdrawal from the ICC  RFI

Mali passes controversial bill granting General Goïta five more years in power - NewsonairMali passes controversial bill granting General Goïta five more years in power  Newsonair

Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso to withdraw from International Criminal Court - France 24Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso to withdraw from International Criminal Court  France 24

“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

Desperate search for fuel in Mali's capital as al-Qaida-linked group enforces blockade - africanews.comDesperate search for fuel in Mali's capital as al-Qaida-linked group enforces blockade  africanews.com

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Mali - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Mali  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Mali soldiers arrested over coup allegations: What we know - Al JazeeraMali soldiers arrested over coup allegations: What we know  Al Jazeera

France kicks out Mali diplomats as tensions rise over arrest of French envoy - France 24France kicks out Mali diplomats as tensions rise over arrest of French envoy  France 24

Junta-led Mali faces worsening fuel shortage after militants block imports - Business Insider AfricaJunta-led Mali faces worsening fuel shortage after militants block imports  Business Insider Africa

US miner to revive Mali’s Morila gold mine - MiningmxUS miner to revive Mali’s Morila gold mine  Miningmx

Chinese firms pay price of jihadist strikes against Mali junta - RFIChinese firms pay price of jihadist strikes against Mali junta  RFI

Flagship Gold Enters Mali, Securing A Stake In Morila Mine - FinimizeFlagship Gold Enters Mali, Securing A Stake In Morila Mine  Finimize

Flood victims in Mali regain hope - World BankFlood victims in Mali regain hope  World Bank

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

‘Knowing To Do A Lot With Very Little’: From Mali To Paris’ Runways, The Designer Training The Couturists Of The Future - Forbes Africa‘Knowing To Do A Lot With Very Little’: From Mali To Paris’ Runways, The Designer Training The Couturists Of The Future  Forbes Africa

ICC: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger withdraw from International Criminal court - BBCICC: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger withdraw from International Criminal court  BBC

‘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

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

France halts counter-terrorism cooperation with Mali after diplomat's arrest - RFIFrance halts counter-terrorism cooperation with Mali after diplomat's arrest  RFI

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

World Court says Mali drone case can't proceed without Algeria accepting jurisdiction - ReutersWorld Court says Mali drone case can't proceed without Algeria accepting jurisdiction  Reuters

Flagship Gold Breathes New Life into Mali’s Morila Gold Mine - Discovery AlertFlagship Gold Breathes New Life into Mali’s Morila Gold Mine  Discovery Alert

Mali Music comes to Nashville’s City Winery - The Tennessee TribuneMali Music comes to Nashville’s City Winery  The Tennessee Tribune

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

Mali pioneers novel hybrid vaccine delivery approach to combat malaria - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaMali pioneers novel hybrid vaccine delivery approach to combat malaria  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Mali army says 80 fighters killed after earlier al-Qaeda linked attacks - Al JazeeraMali army says 80 fighters killed after earlier al-Qaeda linked attacks  Al Jazeera

Mali Negotiates Amid JNIM Blockade; M23 Numbers Swell: Africa File, October 9, 2025 - Critical ThreatsMali Negotiates Amid JNIM Blockade; M23 Numbers Swell: Africa File, October 9, 2025  Critical Threats

Mali: Families anxious over safety of Indians kidnapped in the country - BBCMali: Families anxious over safety of Indians kidnapped in the country  BBC

What next for Mali as Wagner fails to defeat insurgents? - ISS AfricaWhat next for Mali as Wagner fails to defeat insurgents?  ISS Africa

MALI: Taji m?biliw naali ye caman b? Bamako taji g?l?ya la tile fila in k?n? - RFIMALI: Taji m?biliw naali ye caman b? Bamako taji g?l?ya la tile fila in k?n?  RFI

Liverpool set to rival Barcelona for ‘Malian Messi’ as top African talent begins to shine - Rousing The KopLiverpool set to rival Barcelona for ‘Malian Messi’ as top African talent begins to shine  Rousing The Kop

Ex-Mali PM charged over X post supporting jailed critics of military rulers - Al JazeeraEx-Mali PM charged over X post supporting jailed critics of military rulers  Al Jazeera

India condemns abduction of nationals in Mali, urges safe release - NewsonairIndia condemns abduction of nationals in Mali, urges safe release  Newsonair

Exclusive: Mali mining dispute proved last straw for Barrick's 'Mercurial Mark' Bristow, sources say - ReutersExclusive: Mali mining dispute proved last straw for Barrick's 'Mercurial Mark' Bristow, sources say  Reuters

Mali pioneers novel hybrid vaccine delivery approach to combat malaria - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceMali pioneers novel hybrid vaccine delivery approach to combat malaria  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Highlights and goals: Chad 0-2 Mali in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers - VAVEL.comHighlights and goals: Chad 0-2 Mali in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers  VAVEL.com

Mali coup plot: French man arrested over spying allegation - BBCMali coup plot: French man arrested over spying allegation  BBC

France says Mali’s arrest of embassy worker on coup charges ‘unfounded’ - Al JazeeraFrance says Mali’s arrest of embassy worker on coup charges ‘unfounded’  Al Jazeera

Burkina Faso/Mali/Niger: ICC withdrawal a serious backwards step - Amnesty InternationalBurkina Faso/Mali/Niger: ICC withdrawal a serious backwards step  Amnesty International

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announce exit from International Criminal Court - ReutersMali, Burkina Faso and Niger announce exit from International Criminal Court  Reuters

Mali’s capital threatened by tightening Islamist blockade as fuel prices soar - The Globe and MailMali’s capital threatened by tightening Islamist blockade as fuel prices soar  The Globe and Mail

Building peace and prosperity through climate action in Mali - UNDPBuilding peace and prosperity through climate action in Mali  UNDP

Mali: Army, Wagner Group Disappear, Execute Fulani Civilians - Human Rights WatchMali: Army, Wagner Group Disappear, Execute Fulani Civilians  Human Rights Watch

MALI: S?rasi caman b?ra s?rasiya la kunu Assimi GOITA f?, zenerali fila b'u c?la - RFIMALI: S?rasi caman b?ra s?rasiya la kunu Assimi GOITA f?, zenerali fila b'u c?la  RFI

Mali charges ex-PM Moussa Mara with undermining the state in X post - BBCMali charges ex-PM Moussa Mara with undermining the state in X post  BBC

Mali dissolves all political parties after opposition figures ‘arrested’ - Al JazeeraMali dissolves all political parties after opposition figures ‘arrested’  Al Jazeera

Mali’s military arrests generals, suspected French agent in overthrow plot - Al JazeeraMali’s military arrests generals, suspected French agent in overthrow plot  Al Jazeera

Mali arrests dozens of soldiers over alleged coup attempt against junta - BBCMali arrests dozens of soldiers over alleged coup attempt against junta  BBC

Burkina Faso’s military gov’t arrests European NGO workers for ‘spying’ - Al JazeeraBurkina Faso’s military gov’t arrests European NGO workers for ‘spying’  Al Jazeera

Mali junta dissolves all political parties in latest opposition crackdown - BBCMali junta dissolves all political parties in latest opposition crackdown  BBC

Restoring peaceful relations between farmers and herders in Mali - nrc.noRestoring peaceful relations between farmers and herders in Mali  nrc.no

France is a state sponsor of terror, AES countries declare - Peoples DispatchFrance is a state sponsor of terror, AES countries declare  Peoples Dispatch

Al-Qaeda affiliate sets up ‘blockade’ in western Mali to weaken junta - The Africa Report.comAl-Qaeda affiliate sets up ‘blockade’ in western Mali to weaken junta  The Africa Report.com

Digital 2025: Mali - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Mali  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

3 West African Nations to Leave International Criminal Court - The New York Times3 West African Nations to Leave International Criminal Court  The New York Times

Flagship Gold Bets On Mali’s Mining Revival With Landmark Deal - FinimizeFlagship Gold Bets On Mali’s Mining Revival With Landmark Deal  Finimize

Mali’s Return to Democracy Suffers New Blow - Human Rights WatchMali’s Return to Democracy Suffers New Blow  Human Rights Watch

Mali gold refinery: Military ruler Gen Assimi Goïta hails construction as assertion of 'economic sovereignty' - BBCMali gold refinery: Military ruler Gen Assimi Goïta hails construction as assertion of 'economic sovereignty'  BBC

UNESCO Mali’s Contribution to the Nordic Countries–UNESCO Partnership Visibility Week - unesco.orgUNESCO Mali’s Contribution to the Nordic Countries–UNESCO Partnership Visibility Week  unesco.org

Mali: Armed Islamist Attack on Convoy Kills 34 Civilians - Human Rights WatchMali: Armed Islamist Attack on Convoy Kills 34 Civilians  Human Rights Watch

Mali: Limited Progress for Children, Grave Violations Remain High While Child Protection Capacities Decrease - Welcome to the United NationsMali: Limited Progress for Children, Grave Violations Remain High While Child Protection Capacities Decrease  Welcome to the United Nations

Explaining Mali’s democratic breakdown: Weak institutions, extra-institutional channels, and insecurity as a trigger - BrookingsExplaining Mali’s democratic breakdown: Weak institutions, extra-institutional channels, and insecurity as a trigger  Brookings

Mali’s military government suspends political parties’ activities - Al JazeeraMali’s military government suspends political parties’ activities  Al Jazeera

Mali says thwarted coup supported by 'foreign states' - DWMali says thwarted coup supported by 'foreign states'  DW