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 vs Senegal - Semi-Finals - FIBA AfroBasket 2025 - fiba.basketballMali vs Senegal - Semi-Finals - FIBA AfroBasket 2025  fiba.basketball

Mali’s Choguel Maiga charged with embezzlement, remanded in custody - Al JazeeraMali’s Choguel Maiga charged with embezzlement, remanded in custody  Al Jazeera

Al Qaeda-linked group says 21 soldiers killed in widescale attacks in Mali - ReutersAl Qaeda-linked group says 21 soldiers killed in widescale attacks in Mali  Reuters

Tiébilé Dramé, Voice for Rights in Mali, Is Dead at 70 - The New York TimesTiébilé Dramé, Voice for Rights in Mali, Is Dead at 70  The New York Times

World Humanitarian Day 2025: Mali calls for the protection of humanitarian workers and urgent funding to save lives - ReliefWebWorld Humanitarian Day 2025: Mali calls for the protection of humanitarian workers and urgent funding to save lives  ReliefWeb

Mali junta charges former prime minister Maiga with embezzlement - RFIMali junta charges former prime minister Maiga with embezzlement  RFI

Founder of St. Paul’s Mali Center takes first-year growing pains in stride - Sahan JournalFounder of St. Paul’s Mali Center takes first-year growing pains in stride  Sahan Journal

Ex-Mali PM Choguel Kokalla Maiga jailed on public funds embezzlement charges - France 24Ex-Mali PM Choguel Kokalla Maiga jailed on public funds embezzlement charges  France 24

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 Chamber of Mines President to Speak at AMW 2025 - Energy Capital & PowerMali Chamber of Mines President to Speak at AMW 2025  Energy Capital & Power

Mali army says 149 soldiers killed in 24 hours in attacks by al Qaeda-linked group - ThePrintMali army says 149 soldiers killed in 24 hours in attacks by al Qaeda-linked group  ThePrint

AfroBasket roundup: West African derby looming as Mali, Senegal to clash in semis - XinhuaAfroBasket roundup: West African derby looming as Mali, Senegal to clash in semis  Xinhua

Mali arrests former premier for alleged misuse of public funds - Anadolu AjansiMali arrests former premier for alleged misuse of public funds  Anadolu Ajansi

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

Five years after the 2020 coup, where is Mali today? - RFIFive years after the 2020 coup, where is Mali today?  RFI

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

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

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

‘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

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

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

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

PREVIEW: It's Monday Madness! South Sudan, Senegal, Guinea, and Mali in the hunt for quarterfinal spots - fiba.basketballPREVIEW: It's Monday Madness! South Sudan, Senegal, Guinea, and Mali in the hunt for quarterfinal spots  fiba.basketball

Mali’s junta arrests generals and French national over alleged coup plot - The GuardianMali’s junta arrests generals and French national over alleged coup plot  The Guardian

Mali's former prime minister charged with embezzlement of state funds - TRT GlobalMali's former prime minister charged with embezzlement of state funds  TRT Global

Mali's Supreme Court remands former PM in custody - XinhuaMali's Supreme Court remands former PM in custody  Xinhua

Mali's magical run continues as they stun Côte d'Ivoire to reach the semis - fiba.basketballMali's magical run continues as they stun Côte d'Ivoire to reach the semis  fiba.basketball

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

Panthor Open-Source Driver To Support Many More Arm Mali GPUs In Linux 6.18 - PhoronixPanthor Open-Source Driver To Support Many More Arm Mali GPUs In Linux 6.18  Phoronix

Mali: Curbs to political rights risk further deepening human rights concerns - ohchrMali: Curbs to political rights risk further deepening human rights concerns  ohchr

Boissy, Badio inspire Senegal to hard-fought win over Mali - fiba.basketballBoissy, Badio inspire Senegal to hard-fought win over Mali  fiba.basketball

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

A former prime minister of Mali jailed on corruption allegations - theweek.inA former prime minister of Mali jailed on corruption allegations  theweek.in

Mali arrests dozens of soldiers over alleged bid to topple junta - RFIMali arrests dozens of soldiers over alleged bid to topple junta  RFI

French Diplomat’s Arrest In Mali Of Destabilization Plot Deepens Rift Between Paris And Bamako - The Organization for World PeaceFrench Diplomat’s Arrest In Mali Of Destabilization Plot Deepens Rift Between Paris And Bamako  The Organization for World Peace

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

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: Former prime minister Choguel Kokalla Maïga charged with embezzlement - africanews.comMali: Former prime minister Choguel Kokalla Maïga charged with embezzlement  africanews.com

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

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

France-Mali tensions escalate over arrest of diplomat accused in alleged coup plot - The North Africa PostFrance-Mali tensions escalate over arrest of diplomat accused in alleged coup plot  The North Africa Post

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

France Demands Release of Embassy Worker Arrested in Mali - Africa.comFrance Demands Release of Embassy Worker Arrested in Mali  Africa.com

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

France in discussions with Mali over ‘unjustified’ arrest of its citizen - France 24France in discussions with Mali over ‘unjustified’ arrest of its citizen  France 24

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

Mali: Shekaru biyar bayan juyin mulki - DWMali: Shekaru biyar bayan juyin mulki  DW

Former Mali Prime Minister Choguel Maiga Detained - allAfrica.comFormer Mali Prime Minister Choguel Maiga Detained  allAfrica.com

France Demands Release of Diplomat Arrested in Mali on Espionage Charges - DNE AfricaFrance Demands Release of Diplomat Arrested in Mali on Espionage Charges  DNE Africa

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

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

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

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

Mali’s Ex-PM Charged with Embezzlement as Junta Tightens Grip - Africa.comMali’s Ex-PM Charged with Embezzlement as Junta Tightens Grip  Africa.com

Factors governing crusting formation in soils in Southern Mali, West Africa: Evaluation of susceptibility indices - ScienceDirect.comFactors governing crusting formation in soils in Southern Mali, West Africa: Evaluation of susceptibility indices  ScienceDirect.com

Mali attacks: Jihadist fighters launch coordinated raids on military posts - BBCMali attacks: Jihadist fighters launch coordinated raids on military posts  BBC

France seeks release of embassy staff arrested in Mali for 'destabilising' govt - TRT GlobalFrance seeks release of embassy staff arrested in Mali for 'destabilising' govt  TRT Global

GRASSP: Mali - UnicefGRASSP: Mali  Unicef

Mali junta accuses 'foreign states' of attempted destabilisation plot - France 24Mali junta accuses 'foreign states' of attempted destabilisation plot  France 24

Mali's military rulers arrest 2 generals, a suspected French agent and others in alleged coup plot - AP NewsMali's military rulers arrest 2 generals, a suspected French agent and others in alleged coup plot  AP News

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

‘A step too far’: Mali military’s move to hold on to power prompts revolt - Al Jazeera‘A step too far’: Mali military’s move to hold on to power prompts revolt  Al Jazeera

'A disaster': Russia’s Africa Corps suffers its first defeat in Mali - France 24'A disaster': Russia’s Africa Corps suffers its first defeat in Mali  France 24

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

Female genital mutilation in Mali: The fight to end a deadly tradition - UN WomenFemale genital mutilation in Mali: The fight to end a deadly tradition  UN Women

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

Mali: 22 Men Found Dead After Arrest by Soldiers - Human Rights WatchMali: 22 Men Found Dead After Arrest by Soldiers  Human Rights Watch

Mali: Junta continues to undermine democracy - DWMali: Junta continues to undermine democracy  DW

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

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

UNESCO Mali’s Contribution to the Nordic Countries–UNESCO Partnership Visibility Week - UNESCOUNESCO Mali’s Contribution to the Nordic Countries–UNESCO Partnership Visibility Week  UNESCO

Mali forum backs five-year presidency for junta leader Assimi Goïta - RFIMali forum backs five-year presidency for junta leader Assimi Goïta  RFI

French embassy employee arrested in Mali on “unfounded” accusations, says French foreign office - ThePrintFrench embassy employee arrested in Mali on “unfounded” accusations, says French foreign office  ThePrint

China’s support for Mali’s military carries risks: researcher outlines what they are - The ConversationChina’s support for Mali’s military carries risks: researcher outlines what they are  The Conversation

Mali Attack on military: Al-Qaeda linked group in takes responsibility - BBCMali Attack on military: Al-Qaeda linked group in takes responsibility  BBC

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso Left ECOWAS - Drishti IASNiger, Mali and Burkina Faso Left ECOWAS  Drishti IAS

M23 Violates DRC Ceasefire, Mali Coup, El Fasher Assault: Africa File, August 14, 2025 - Institute for the Study of WarM23 Violates DRC Ceasefire, Mali Coup, El Fasher Assault: Africa File, August 14, 2025  Institute for the Study of War

Winning hearts and power: how Mali’s military regime gained popular support - The ConversationWinning hearts and power: how Mali’s military regime gained popular support  The Conversation

Mali and Russia sign trade deal as ties strengthen - BBCMali and Russia sign trade deal as ties strengthen  BBC

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

Russia Hosts First Military Meeting With Sahel Juntas - The Moscow TimesRussia Hosts First Military Meeting With Sahel Juntas  The Moscow Times

Researcher: Chinese Assistance to Mali May Bring Unintended Consequences - Africa Defense ForumResearcher: Chinese Assistance to Mali May Bring Unintended Consequences  Africa Defense Forum

UN’s Türk criticises ‘draconian’ decree limiting dissent in Mali - UN NewsUN’s Türk criticises ‘draconian’ decree limiting dissent in Mali  UN News

France Says Citizen Detained in Mali Coup Plot Is Embassy Worker - BloombergFrance Says Citizen Detained in Mali Coup Plot Is Embassy Worker  Bloomberg

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

Mali junta chief Assimi Goïta grants his own unlimited presidential mandate - France 24Mali junta chief Assimi Goïta grants his own unlimited presidential mandate  France 24

Malian doctor, Swiss-based NGO awarded Japan Hideyo Noguchi medical prize - english.kyodonews.netMalian doctor, Swiss-based NGO awarded Japan Hideyo Noguchi medical prize  english.kyodonews.net

Protests grow in Mali as opposition leader faces trial over junta criticism - RFIProtests grow in Mali as opposition leader faces trial over junta criticism  RFI

JNIM in Mali: How an al-Qaeda offshoot became one of Africa's deadliest militant groups - BBCJNIM in Mali: How an al-Qaeda offshoot became one of Africa's deadliest militant groups  BBC

Story and Alert on Malian Army Is Withdrawn - U.S. News & World ReportStory and Alert on Malian Army Is Withdrawn  U.S. News & World Report

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

Mali dissolves all political parties as opposition figures disappear - RFIMali dissolves all political parties as opposition figures disappear  RFI

Mali’s transition is at risk as political parties are dissolved - ISS AfricaMali’s transition is at risk as political parties are dissolved  ISS Africa

Gen Assimi Goïta: Mali coup leader wins backing to be president for next five years - BBCGen Assimi Goïta: Mali coup leader wins backing to be president for next five years  BBC

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

Sahel: Mali military leader extend presidential rule, remove term limit... Who else fit follow? - BBCSahel: Mali military leader extend presidential rule, remove term limit... Who else fit follow?  BBC

Torture and Forced Disappearances: Inside Wagner’s Secret Prisons in Mali - Forbidden StoriesTorture and Forced Disappearances: Inside Wagner’s Secret Prisons in Mali  Forbidden Stories

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 - General DebateMali  General Debate

Mali starts construction of Russia-backed gold refinery - ReutersMali starts construction of Russia-backed gold refinery  Reuters