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

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

DDA Mali Vacancy 2025 Notification Out, Apply Online For 282 Posts - Adda247DDA Mali Vacancy 2025 Notification Out, Apply Online For 282 Posts  Adda247

Mali Appeals Judge’s Order to Release Detained Barrick Staff - Bloomberg.comMali Appeals Judge’s Order to Release Detained Barrick Staff  Bloomberg.com

Mali appeals order to free detained Barrick staff – report - Mining.comMali appeals order to free detained Barrick staff – report  Mining.com

AES turns two: Unity or unequal partnership? - DWAES turns two: Unity or unequal partnership?  DW

Mali : Liste de Contacts des Clusters Août 2025 - ReliefWebMali : Liste de Contacts des Clusters Août 2025  ReliefWeb

Mali blockade deepens as jihadists choke vital trade routes - IntelliNewsMali blockade deepens as jihadists choke vital trade routes  IntelliNews

B2Gold Advances Mali, Namibian Gold Production Ahead of AMW 2025 - Energy Capital & PowerB2Gold Advances Mali, Namibian Gold Production Ahead of AMW 2025  Energy Capital & Power

Madras Mali: Chennai Women Empowered Through Gardening - The Times of IndiaMadras Mali: Chennai Women Empowered Through Gardening  The Times of India

Mali’s digital push for public services nets soaring revenue - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineMali’s digital push for public services nets soaring revenue  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Mali military escorts vehicles after militants attack fuel trucks - africanews.comMali military escorts vehicles after militants attack fuel trucks  africanews.com

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

DDA Mali Syllabus 2025 Out Direct Link to Download Syllabus PDF here - FreeJobAlert.ComDDA Mali Syllabus 2025 Out Direct Link to Download Syllabus PDF here  FreeJobAlert.Com

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

“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

DDA Mali Syllabus 2025, Check Latest Exam Pattern & Structure - Adda247DDA Mali Syllabus 2025, Check Latest Exam Pattern & Structure  Adda247

Mali: Crafting bazin with cleaner dyeing practices - DWMali: Crafting bazin with cleaner dyeing practices  DW

Burkina Faso, Mali and Western Niger - Humanitarian Snapshot (As of 16 September 2025) - ReliefWebBurkina Faso, Mali and Western Niger - Humanitarian Snapshot (As of 16 September 2025)  ReliefWeb

DDA Mali Exam Pattern 2025 - FreeJobAlert.ComDDA Mali Exam Pattern 2025  FreeJobAlert.Com

Wagner Russian paramilitary group's troubled legacy in Mali revealed - RFIWagner Russian paramilitary group's troubled legacy in Mali revealed  RFI

Jihadists blockade Malian roads near Mauritanian border to disrupt trade, flex muscle - The Arab WeeklyJihadists blockade Malian roads near Mauritanian border to disrupt trade, flex muscle  The Arab Weekly

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

To fight extremists, Trump administration warms to Russia-friendly junta - The Washington PostTo fight extremists, Trump administration warms to Russia-friendly junta  The Washington Post

Malian army confirms attack in Kayes - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineMalian army confirms attack in Kayes  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Militant Blockade Hinders Fuel Supplies in Mali - DevdiscourseMilitant Blockade Hinders Fuel Supplies in Mali  Devdiscourse

Rajasthan man’s legs broken by goons for ‘raising water issue on Instagram’, he blames local MLA - The Indian ExpressRajasthan man’s legs broken by goons for ‘raising water issue on Instagram’, he blames local MLA  The Indian Express

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

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

Malian army escort attacked in Kayes region - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineMalian army escort attacked in Kayes region  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Mali: Humanitarian Access Dashboard (August 2025) - ReliefWebMali: Humanitarian Access Dashboard (August 2025)  ReliefWeb

‘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

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 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

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

Al-Qaida-linked militants target fuel trucks in Mali in a blockade that could squeeze the economy - AP NewsAl-Qaida-linked militants target fuel trucks in Mali in a blockade that could squeeze the economy  AP News

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

DDA Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 1732 Junior Engineer, MTS and More Posts by Nov 05 - FreeJobAlert.ComDDA Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 1732 Junior Engineer, MTS and More Posts by Nov 05  FreeJobAlert.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

Screening documentary on peacekeepers in Mali: Colombes Sans Gravité/Doves Without Gravity - Universiteit LeidenScreening documentary on peacekeepers in Mali: Colombes Sans Gravité/Doves Without Gravity  Universiteit Leiden

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

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

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

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

MSF resumes medical activities in central Mali - MSFMSF resumes medical activities in central Mali  MSF

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger to dole out ‘Sahel justice’ after withdrawal from ICC - The Africa Report.comMali, Burkina Faso and Niger to dole out ‘Sahel justice’ after withdrawal from ICC  The Africa Report.com

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

Tyr Driver Being Submitted For Linux 6.18 As Rust-Based Arm Mali Driver - PhoronixTyr Driver Being Submitted For Linux 6.18 As Rust-Based Arm Mali Driver  Phoronix

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

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

Al-Qaida-linked militants target fuel trucks in Mali in a blockade that could squeeze the economy - The IndependentAl-Qaida-linked militants target fuel trucks in Mali in a blockade that could squeeze the economy  The Independent

Al-Qaeda Affiliate GSIM Documents Operatives Preaching To Locals, Including Children, In Mali's Timbuktu Region - MEMRIAl-Qaeda Affiliate GSIM Documents Operatives Preaching To Locals, Including Children, In Mali's Timbuktu Region  MEMRI

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

Insurgents shift tactics as Mali junta struggles for control - The EastAfricanInsurgents shift tactics as Mali junta struggles for control  The EastAfrican

‘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

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

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

Sahel seeks sovereignty: two years on - Peoples DispatchSahel seeks sovereignty: two years on  Peoples Dispatch

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

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

Mali launches its National Action Plan for the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (IDIL 2022-2032) - UNESCOMali launches its National Action Plan for the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (IDIL 2022-2032)  UNESCO

GRASSP: Mali - UnicefGRASSP: Mali  Unicef

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

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

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

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

‘Not going anywhere’: Bhagwant Mann puts speculation about change in guard in Punjab to rest - The Indian Express‘Not going anywhere’: Bhagwant Mann puts speculation about change in guard in Punjab to rest  The Indian Express

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

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

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

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

Lessons to Be Learned: Germany’s Crisis Management in Mali (2013–2023) - Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)Lessons to Be Learned: Germany’s Crisis Management in Mali (2013–2023)  Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)

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

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

'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

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

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

'We left hell behind': Inside the Mbera refugee camp, a miniature Mali on Mauritania's border - Le Monde.fr'We left hell behind': Inside the Mbera refugee camp, a miniature Mali on Mauritania's border  Le Monde.fr

Niger attack: 22 killed as gunmen on motorbikes fire at baptism ceremony in Tillaberi - reports - BBCNiger attack: 22 killed as gunmen on motorbikes fire at baptism ceremony in Tillaberi - reports  BBC

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

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

Mali's junta tightens grip after five years of military rule - DWMali's junta tightens grip after five years of military rule  DW

Jihadists Cut Off Mali’s Trade Routes in Bold Escalation - Arise NewsJihadists Cut Off Mali’s Trade Routes in Bold Escalation  Arise News

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

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

Counterterrorism Initiatives in Mali: Not Fit for Purpose - Geopolitical MonitorCounterterrorism Initiatives in Mali: Not Fit for Purpose  Geopolitical Monitor

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

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

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