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 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

Ex-FIFA Council member and Mali football chief released from jail - SportstarEx-FIFA Council member and Mali football chief released from jail  Sportstar

Quick takes: Polio in 3 countries, Mali malaria vax launch, Uganda nears end of Ebola outbreak - CIDRAPQuick takes: Polio in 3 countries, Mali malaria vax launch, Uganda nears end of Ebola outbreak  CIDRAP

Mali launches first-ever Malaria vaccine campaign - Business Insider AfricaMali launches first-ever Malaria vaccine campaign  Business Insider Africa

Mali: Public Health Situation Analysis (PHSA) (24 April 2025) - ReliefWebMali: Public Health Situation Analysis (PHSA) (24 April 2025)  ReliefWeb

Exclusive: Barrick Gold contractors in Mali lay off staff amid government dispute -documents, sources - ReutersExclusive: Barrick Gold contractors in Mali lay off staff amid government dispute -documents, sources  Reuters

Mali Turns Cult Leader in Eerie ‘Dr. Dust’ Video - Rolling Stone IndiaMali Turns Cult Leader in Eerie ‘Dr. Dust’ Video  Rolling Stone India

Newer Arm Mali GPUs Now Advertising Vulkan 1.2 Support With Mesa's PanVK Driver - PhoronixNewer Arm Mali GPUs Now Advertising Vulkan 1.2 Support With Mesa's PanVK Driver  Phoronix

Algeria blocks flights from Mali after drone row - BBCAlgeria blocks flights from Mali after drone row  BBC

How an intercepted drone escalated Mali-Algeria tensions - DWHow an intercepted drone escalated Mali-Algeria tensions  DW

Mali Shuts Canada's Barrick Gold's Office Over Tax Dispute | Firstpost Africa | N18G - FirstpostMali Shuts Canada's Barrick Gold's Office Over Tax Dispute | Firstpost Africa | N18G  Firstpost

Algeria-Mali tensions: A growing power struggle in the Sahel - The New ArabAlgeria-Mali tensions: A growing power struggle in the Sahel  The New Arab

West African bloc raises 'deep concern' over Algeria-Mali dispute - France 24West African bloc raises 'deep concern' over Algeria-Mali dispute  France 24

Algeria closes airspace to Mali aircraft as drone row escalates - Al JazeeraAlgeria closes airspace to Mali aircraft as drone row escalates  Al Jazeera

Mali: Author and activist released after a year in detention - Amnesty International CanadaMali: Author and activist released after a year in detention  Amnesty International Canada

FAO GIEWS Country Brief on Mali - - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAO GIEWS Country Brief on Mali -  Food and Agriculture Organization

World Report 2025: Rights Trends in Mali - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Rights Trends in Mali  Human Rights Watch

UNHCR Mali: Couverture des radios communautaires (25 avril) - ReliefWebUNHCR Mali: Couverture des radios communautaires (25 avril)  ReliefWeb

Algeria and Mali ban flights amid diplomatic crisis - ReutersAlgeria and Mali ban flights amid diplomatic crisis  Reuters

Mali to Canadian Firm: Pay Taxes or Leave | Firstpost Africa | N18G - FirstpostMali to Canadian Firm: Pay Taxes or Leave | Firstpost Africa | N18G  Firstpost

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

Mali threatens to seize Barrick Gold’s assets, company says - Financial TimesMali threatens to seize Barrick Gold’s assets, company says  Financial Times

Exclusive: Mali shuts Barrick Gold's Bamako office over alleged non-payment of taxes - ReutersExclusive: Mali shuts Barrick Gold's Bamako office over alleged non-payment of taxes  Reuters

Female genital mutilation in Mali: The fight to end a deadly tradition - unwomen.orgFemale genital mutilation in Mali: The fight to end a deadly tradition  unwomen.org

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

Algeria shuts down airspace and recalls envoys amid Mali drone row - RFIAlgeria shuts down airspace and recalls envoys amid Mali drone row  RFI

This Nurse Is Completing Utah’s Legendary Ski Guidebook at Lightning Speed - Outside MagazineThis Nurse Is Completing Utah’s Legendary Ski Guidebook at Lightning Speed  Outside Magazine

Mining Licence Transfer Completed for Bougouni Lithium Project in Southern Mali - MiningFeedsMining Licence Transfer Completed for Bougouni Lithium Project in Southern Mali  MiningFeeds

Community-Generated Data in Mali Boosts Climate Action and Accountability - UnicefCommunity-Generated Data in Mali Boosts Climate Action and Accountability  Unicef

Mali, Algeria crisis: Wetin dey cause tensions between Algeria and Mali? - BBCMali, Algeria crisis: Wetin dey cause tensions between Algeria and Mali?  BBC

Algeria/Mali: Flights, energy and the economic fallout of an unprecedented crisis - The Africa Report.comAlgeria/Mali: Flights, energy and the economic fallout of an unprecedented crisis  The Africa Report.com

Mali - General DebateMali  General Debate

Attack by al-Qaeda linked group in Mali killed more than 70 people - Al JazeeraAttack by al-Qaeda linked group in Mali killed more than 70 people  Al Jazeera

Prajakta Mali Inspired Subtle Earrings For Wedding Functions - HerZindagiPrajakta Mali Inspired Subtle Earrings For Wedding Functions  HerZindagi

43 dead as goldmine collapses in Mali - India Today43 dead as goldmine collapses in Mali  India Today

Moussa Yeo: Mali youth star scores to rescue a point for FC Salzburg - Pan-Africa FootballMoussa Yeo: Mali youth star scores to rescue a point for FC Salzburg  Pan-Africa Football

Bodies Found Near Mali Military Camp After Mass Civilian Arrests: Witnesses - Barron'sBodies Found Near Mali Military Camp After Mass Civilian Arrests: Witnesses  Barron's

Mali Secures $129 Million IMF Lifeline Amid Devastating Flood Fallout - Forbes AfricaMali Secures $129 Million IMF Lifeline Amid Devastating Flood Fallout  Forbes Africa

Barrick Calls for Responsible Leadership as Mali Situation Escalates - BarrickBarrick Calls for Responsible Leadership as Mali Situation Escalates  Barrick

Amadou Bagayoko - thousands attend funeral of Malian musician - BBCAmadou Bagayoko - thousands attend funeral of Malian musician  BBC

Ghana’s President Expresses Regret Over Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger’s ECOWAS Withdrawal - The North Africa PostGhana’s President Expresses Regret Over Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger’s ECOWAS Withdrawal  The North Africa Post

Mali gold mine: Dozens including women killed in collapse - BBCMali gold mine: Dozens including women killed in collapse  BBC

Amadou Bagayoko: the blind Malian musician whose joyful songs changed west African music - The ConversationAmadou Bagayoko: the blind Malian musician whose joyful songs changed west African music  The Conversation

Advancing Inclusive Development: Policy options for Burkina Faso, Guinea, Gabon, Mali and Niger - United Nations Development ProgrammeAdvancing Inclusive Development: Policy options for Burkina Faso, Guinea, Gabon, Mali and Niger  United Nations Development Programme

Morocco vs Mali: When, How to Watch, Score Prediction - Morocco World NewsMorocco vs Mali: When, How to Watch, Score Prediction  Morocco World News

Mali junta chief Assimi Goita fires PM Choguel Kokalla Maïga and government - BBCMali junta chief Assimi Goita fires PM Choguel Kokalla Maïga and government  BBC

Launch of the 2025 Humanitarian Response Plan for Mali - $771.3 million required to provide life-saving assistance and protection services to 4.7 million people - OCHALaunch of the 2025 Humanitarian Response Plan for Mali - $771.3 million required to provide life-saving assistance and protection services to 4.7 million people  OCHA

MSF condemns violence against our team in Mali - MSFMSF condemns violence against our team in Mali  MSF

Mali - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsMali  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

GSIM Claims Eight Attacks In Mali, Benin, Burkina Faso - MEMRIGSIM Claims Eight Attacks In Mali, Benin, Burkina Faso  MEMRI

Mali: Dire conditions for Burkinabe refugees in central Mali amid lean season - nrc.noMali: Dire conditions for Burkinabe refugees in central Mali amid lean season  nrc.no

New Mali Law Disastrous for LGBT People - Human Rights WatchNew Mali Law Disastrous for LGBT People  Human Rights Watch

‘We can talk through our art’: the Malian festival uniting the Sahel’s people - The Guardian‘We can talk through our art’: the Malian festival uniting the Sahel’s people  The Guardian

Mali gold mine accident kills at least 48, officials say - VOA - Voice of America English NewsMali gold mine accident kills at least 48, officials say  VOA - Voice of America English News

Mali to investigate claims soldiers 'executed' women and children - BBCMali to investigate claims soldiers 'executed' women and children  BBC

West Mali: Mass Grave Found Near Kwala Military Camp Raises Alarm - Medafrica TimesWest Mali: Mass Grave Found Near Kwala Military Camp Raises Alarm  Medafrica Times

More than 50 killed in convoy ambush in Mali, sources say - VOA - Voice of America English NewsMore than 50 killed in convoy ambush in Mali, sources say  VOA - Voice of America English News

Terrorists and their foreign sponsors, though ‘weakened’ still pose a threat, Mali minister warns - UN NewsTerrorists and their foreign sponsors, though ‘weakened’ still pose a threat, Mali minister warns  UN News

Kodal clears key permit hurdle for Mali lithium mine - Mining.comKodal clears key permit hurdle for Mali lithium mine  Mining.com

Algeria says it downed a drone near its border with Mali as tensions simmer between the 2 countries - AP NewsAlgeria says it downed a drone near its border with Mali as tensions simmer between the 2 countries  AP News

Mali: The forgotten crisis - OCHAMali: The forgotten crisis  OCHA

Mining Mali: how policy changes are reshaping the sector - The ConversationMining Mali: how policy changes are reshaping the sector  The Conversation

‘Callous’: Are Malian troops and Russian mercenaries attacking civilians? - Al Jazeera‘Callous’: Are Malian troops and Russian mercenaries attacking civilians?  Al Jazeera

Central Sahel (Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger) - Global Centre for the Responsibility to ProtectCentral Sahel (Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger)  Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

Mali: Civilian PM asks junta to discuss end of transition period - VOA - Voice of America English NewsMali: Civilian PM asks junta to discuss end of transition period  VOA - Voice of America English News

Republic of Mali - IFADRepublic of Mali  IFAD

Mali attack: Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM says it was behind morning assault - BBCMali attack: Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM says it was behind morning assault  BBC

Sources: Wagner mercenaries, Mali army accused of killing civilians - VOA - Voice of America English NewsSources: Wagner mercenaries, Mali army accused of killing civilians  VOA - Voice of America English News

West Africa: Ecowas Meets in Ghana Over Exit of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso - allAfrica.comWest Africa: Ecowas Meets in Ghana Over Exit of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso  allAfrica.com

Association des Scouts et Guides du Mali joins as 175th Member of World Scouting - WOSMAssociation des Scouts et Guides du Mali joins as 175th Member of World Scouting  WOSM

Mali: Untangling the Politico-Security Knot - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesMali: Untangling the Politico-Security Knot  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

Empowering Mali's Youth with Coding and Digital Skills - Welcome to the United NationsEmpowering Mali's Youth with Coding and Digital Skills  Welcome to the United Nations

Mali’s army says investigating soldiers accused of killing 24 civilians - Al JazeeraMali’s army says investigating soldiers accused of killing 24 civilians  Al Jazeera

Barrick Gold contractors in Mali lay off staff amid government dispute - Reuters (GOLD:NYSE) - Seeking AlphaBarrick Gold contractors in Mali lay off staff amid government dispute - Reuters (GOLD:NYSE)  Seeking Alpha

Why Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s new plan to tackle extremist violence is likely to fail - The ConversationWhy Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s new plan to tackle extremist violence is likely to fail  The Conversation

A Course Correction for Mali’s Sovereign Turn - Crisis GroupA Course Correction for Mali’s Sovereign Turn  Crisis Group

More than 70 killed in Mali attack: What happened, why it matters - Al JazeeraMore than 70 killed in Mali attack: What happened, why it matters  Al Jazeera

Barrick Gold and Mali to start new negotiations on mine Tuesday - ReutersBarrick Gold and Mali to start new negotiations on mine Tuesday  Reuters

Mali: AU Action Needed To End Crackdown on Opposition, Dissent - Human Rights WatchMali: AU Action Needed To End Crackdown on Opposition, Dissent  Human Rights Watch

Mali - ICRC | International Committee of the Red CrossMali  ICRC | International Committee of the Red Cross

Mali expects rise in gold output in 2025 on reopened Barrick operations - ReutersMali expects rise in gold output in 2025 on reopened Barrick operations  Reuters

ECOWAS meets in Ghana over exit of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso - Premium Times NigeriaECOWAS meets in Ghana over exit of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso  Premium Times Nigeria

Mali orders Swedish ambassador to leave within 72 hours - Al JazeeraMali orders Swedish ambassador to leave within 72 hours  Al Jazeera

Amadou Bagayoko, one half of Malian duo Amadou & Mariam, dies at 70 - NPRAmadou Bagayoko, one half of Malian duo Amadou & Mariam, dies at 70  NPR

UNICEF marks World Malaria Day with rollout of new vaccine in Mali - MSNUNICEF marks World Malaria Day with rollout of new vaccine in Mali  MSN

Ecowas: What changes as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger leave the West African bloc? - BBCEcowas: What changes as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger leave the West African bloc?  BBC

Tensions Rise as Mali Closes Barrick Gold's Office in Capital City - Investing News NetworkTensions Rise as Mali Closes Barrick Gold's Office in Capital City  Investing News Network

Gold miner Barrick threatens to freeze Mali operations in escalating dispute - ReutersGold miner Barrick threatens to freeze Mali operations in escalating dispute  Reuters

Mali: Atrocities by the Army and Wagner Group - Human Rights WatchMali: Atrocities by the Army and Wagner Group  Human Rights Watch

Barrick aims to reopen Mali mine once it can ship gold, CEO says - ReutersBarrick aims to reopen Mali mine once it can ship gold, CEO says  Reuters

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso officially quit ECOWAS - VOA - Voice of America English NewsNiger, Mali and Burkina Faso officially quit ECOWAS  VOA - Voice of America English News

Mali’s gold mining disputes and the fight for economic justice - Al JazeeraMali’s gold mining disputes and the fight for economic justice  Al Jazeera

Mali: Government and African Development Bank launch joint Country Portfolio Performance Review - African Development Bank GroupMali: Government and African Development Bank launch joint Country Portfolio Performance Review  African Development Bank Group

Mali, Burkina, Niger foreign ministers to visit Moscow this week - ReutersMali, Burkina, Niger foreign ministers to visit Moscow this week  Reuters

Mali filmmaker Souleymane Cisse, ‘father of African cinema’, dies at age 84 - Al JazeeraMali filmmaker Souleymane Cisse, ‘father of African cinema’, dies at age 84  Al Jazeera

Mali junta leader fires prime minister days after he criticizes the military regime - AP NewsMali junta leader fires prime minister days after he criticizes the military regime  AP News

Mali Prioritizes Child Survival During Armed Conflict - Think Global HealthMali Prioritizes Child Survival During Armed Conflict  Think Global Health

Mali holding seized Barrick gold at state-owned bank BMS, sources say - ReutersMali holding seized Barrick gold at state-owned bank BMS, sources say  Reuters

Evaluation of Mali Country Strategic Plan 2020-2024 - UN World Food ProgrammeEvaluation of Mali Country Strategic Plan 2020-2024  UN World Food Programme

Visit of Mr. Stefano Tomat to Mali - EEASVisit of Mr. Stefano Tomat to Mali  EEAS