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: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Mali - International Monetary FundMali: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Mali  International Monetary Fund

Mali's army acts to secure strategic trade routes after attempted jihadist blockade - africanews.comMali's army acts to secure strategic trade routes after attempted jihadist blockade  africanews.com

Barrick executive switches sides to advise Mali president in gold dispute - KITCOBarrick executive switches sides to advise Mali president in gold dispute  KITCO

Mali: Selected Issues - International Monetary FundMali: Selected Issues  International Monetary Fund

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

Arm's new C1 and G1 cores bet big on mobile's hottest trends in AI and ray tracing - Android AuthorityArm's new C1 and G1 cores bet big on mobile's hottest trends in AI and ray tracing  Android Authority

Mali launches airstrikes in response to militant-imposed fuel blockade - africanews.comMali launches airstrikes in response to militant-imposed fuel blockade  africanews.com

Desktop-Quality Ray-Traced Gaming and Intelligent AI Performance on Mobile with New Arm Mali G1-Ultra GPU - Arm NewsroomDesktop-Quality Ray-Traced Gaming and Intelligent AI Performance on Mobile with New Arm Mali G1-Ultra GPU  Arm Newsroom

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

A Mysterious Military Purge in Mali Belies the Junta’s Unity - World Politics ReviewA Mysterious Military Purge in Mali Belies the Junta’s Unity  World Politics Review

Business as usual for Mali who reach the semis for the 9th time in a row - fiba.basketballBusiness as usual for Mali who reach the semis for the 9th time in a row  fiba.basketball

Mali army carries out airstrikes after terrorists announce blockade on fuel imports - TRT EspañolMali army carries out airstrikes after terrorists announce blockade on fuel imports  TRT Español

Ghana vs Mali predictions: Unbeaten record to be broken - Goal.comGhana vs Mali predictions: Unbeaten record to be broken  Goal.com

Ghana vs Mali highlights: Spartak Moscow defender Alexander Djiku lone goal give Black Stars win for 2026 Fifa World cup qualifiers match - BBCGhana vs Mali highlights: Spartak Moscow defender Alexander Djiku lone goal give Black Stars win for 2026 Fifa World cup qualifiers match  BBC

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

Armed group linked to al-Qaida sets fuel trucks ablaze as it blockades imports to Mali - AP NewsArmed group linked to al-Qaida sets fuel trucks ablaze as it blockades imports to Mali  AP News

From company man to government adviser: Barrick Gold executive defects in Mali dispute - Business Insider AfricaFrom company man to government adviser: Barrick Gold executive defects in Mali dispute  Business Insider Africa

Wagner group’s troubled paramilitary legacy in Mali - Genocide WatchWagner group’s troubled paramilitary legacy in Mali  Genocide Watch

Ghana vs Mali: How to Watch & Score Prediction - Morocco World NewsGhana vs Mali: How to Watch & Score Prediction  Morocco World News

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

Ghana claim vital victory over Mali - africanfootball.comGhana claim vital victory over Mali  africanfootball.com

Mali fuel blockade sparks fear and economic strain - africanews.comMali fuel blockade sparks fear and economic strain  africanews.com

Senior Barrick Gold executive switches sides and now aligns with Mali's government - TRT EspañolSenior Barrick Gold executive switches sides and now aligns with Mali's government  TRT Español

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

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

Mali vs Angola - Quarter-Finals - FIBA U16 Women's AfroBasket 2025 - fiba.basketballMali vs Angola - Quarter-Finals - FIBA U16 Women's AfroBasket 2025  fiba.basketball

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

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

Mali vs Tunisia - Quarter-Finals - FIBA U16 AfroBasket 2025 - fiba.basketballMali vs Tunisia - Quarter-Finals - FIBA U16 AfroBasket 2025  fiba.basketball

“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

Barrick executive switches sides to advise Mali president in gold dispute - ReutersBarrick executive switches sides to advise Mali president in gold dispute  Reuters

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

Listen to the vanishing sounds of Mali’s legendary music scene - The Washington PostListen to the vanishing sounds of Mali’s legendary music scene  The Washington Post

Mali Army Launches Airstrikes After Al-Qaeda-Linked Terrorist Blockade | Firstpost Africa - FirstpostMali Army Launches Airstrikes After Al-Qaeda-Linked Terrorist Blockade | Firstpost Africa  Firstpost

Jihadist blockades disrupt trade, travel in landlocked Mali - Punch NewspapersJihadist blockades disrupt trade, travel in landlocked Mali  Punch Newspapers

Mali airstrikes militants after they announce a blockade of fuel imports - Marine News MagazineMali airstrikes militants after they announce a blockade of fuel imports  Marine News Magazine

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

How to watch Ghana vs Mali for FREE: Live stream and TV channel for World Cup qualifier today - au.sports.yahoo.comHow to watch Ghana vs Mali for FREE: Live stream and TV channel for World Cup qualifier today  au.sports.yahoo.com

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

Canadian firm executive switches sides in Mali mining feud – Reuters - Azerbaycan24Canadian firm executive switches sides in Mali mining feud – Reuters  Azerbaycan24

Mali junta arrests former Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga - The HinduMali junta arrests former Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga  The Hindu

How to watch today's Ghana vs Mali World Cup qualification game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time - Goal.comHow to watch today's Ghana vs Mali World Cup qualification game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time  Goal.com

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

Al-Qaida-Linked Group Escalates Conflict, Targets Mali's Fuel Supply - EditorjiAl-Qaida-Linked Group Escalates Conflict, Targets Mali's Fuel Supply  Editorji

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

Mali: Jihadists linked to Al-Qaeda and Algeria set fuel tankers ablaze - Sahel IntelligenceMali: Jihadists linked to Al-Qaeda and Algeria set fuel tankers ablaze  Sahel Intelligence

Junta-led Mali launches airstrikes as militants threaten to cut off fuel to capital - Business Insider AfricaJunta-led Mali launches airstrikes as militants threaten to cut off fuel to capital  Business Insider Africa

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

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

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: UN Experts say Mali should not hinder or suspend the activities of political parties - ohchrMali: UN Experts say Mali should not hinder or suspend the activities of political parties  ohchr

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

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

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

Mali court suspends dissolution of political parties - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineMali court suspends dissolution of political parties  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

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

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

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

Gold, Guns, and Blockades: Mali's Struggle Against Militants - DevdiscourseGold, Guns, and Blockades: Mali's Struggle Against Militants  Devdiscourse

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

World Cup 2026 (Q): Ghana face high stakes against a solid Mali side - Foot AfricaWorld Cup 2026 (Q): Ghana face high stakes against a solid Mali side  Foot Africa

Militants Tighten Grip: Fuel Blockade in Mali Escalates Tensions - DevdiscourseMilitants Tighten Grip: Fuel Blockade in Mali Escalates Tensions  Devdiscourse

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

Arm introduces Lumex platform with SME2-enabled C1 CPU for Edge AI, Mali-G1 GPU - CNX SoftwareArm introduces Lumex platform with SME2-enabled C1 CPU for Edge AI, Mali-G1 GPU  CNX Software

International Roundup | Trio of Revs rep countries in FIFA World Cup qualifiers - revolutionsoccer.netInternational Roundup | Trio of Revs rep countries in FIFA World Cup qualifiers  revolutionsoccer.net

Qual. WC 2026 - Ghana vs Mali: date, time, channels and head-to-head history - Foot AfricaQual. WC 2026 - Ghana vs Mali: date, time, channels and head-to-head history  Foot Africa

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

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

Ghana 1-0 Mali: Black Stars edge towards 2026 World Cup qualification - BBCGhana 1-0 Mali: Black Stars edge towards 2026 World Cup qualification  BBC

JNIM militants launch fuel blockade, target truck routes into Mali’s capital Bamako - WIONJNIM militants launch fuel blockade, target truck routes into Mali’s capital Bamako  WION

Mali returns ancient manuscripts to Timbuktu - DWMali returns ancient manuscripts to Timbuktu  DW

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

Jihadists Mount Roadblocks, Burn Buses In Mali, Hijack Goods At Borders - Sahara ReportersJihadists Mount Roadblocks, Burn Buses In Mali, Hijack Goods At Borders  Sahara Reporters

Arm shows off new Lumex CPU cores and Mali G1-Ultra GPU for smartphone SoCs - NotebookcheckArm shows off new Lumex CPU cores and Mali G1-Ultra GPU for smartphone SoCs  Notebookcheck

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 arrests French intelligence officer despite diplomatic immunity - Le Monde.frMali arrests French intelligence officer despite diplomatic immunity  Le Monde.fr

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

FIFA World Cup Kwasi Sibo Reflects on Dream Ghana Debut After Victory Over Mali - Africa Top SportsFIFA World Cup Kwasi Sibo Reflects on Dream Ghana Debut After Victory Over Mali  Africa Top Sports

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: 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

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

Mali stun Senegal to reach first AfroBasket Final - fiba.basketballMali stun Senegal to reach first AfroBasket Final  fiba.basketball

From company man to government adviser: Barrick Gold executive defects in Mali dispute - MSNFrom company man to government adviser: Barrick Gold executive defects in Mali dispute  MSN

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

Royal drama: Mali meets King Charles just after Harry reunion - InDailyRoyal drama: Mali meets King Charles just after Harry reunion  InDaily

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

Ghana Tighten Hold on Group I After Victory Against Mali - Foot AfricaGhana Tighten Hold on Group I After Victory Against Mali  Foot Africa

Ghana’s win over Mali in photos - MyJoyOnlineGhana’s win over Mali in photos  MyJoyOnline

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

‘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

Arm launches Lumex CSS platform with new C1 cores and Mali G1-Ultra GPU - VideoCardz.comArm launches Lumex CSS platform with new C1 cores and Mali G1-Ultra GPU  VideoCardz.com

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

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

GRASSP: Mali - UnicefGRASSP: Mali  Unicef

Goal and highlights: Ghana 1-0 Mali in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers - VAVEL.comGoal and highlights: Ghana 1-0 Mali in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers  VAVEL.com