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Complete details about Mali in Africa with capital city Bamako

Country NameMali (Mali)
Country CodeMLI
Capital CityBamako
ContinentAfrica
RegionWestern Africa
Independence Year1960
Population11234000
Surface Area1240192.0
Life Expectancy46.7 years
GNP2642.0 (old 2453.0)
Government FormRepublic

Spoken Languages

Bambara     (31.8%)
Ful     (13.9%)
Senufo and Minianka     (12.0%)
Songhai     (6.9%)
Soninke     (8.7%)
Tamashek     (7.3%)

Major Cities

Bamako, Bamako     (population 809552)

Mali's most recent News and Stories



Publisher: Wall Street JournalWed, 23 May 2012 12:19:39 -0700
Injured Mali President Heads to France

AP BAMAKO, Mali?Mali's interim president, who was beaten by a mob of demonstrators who broke into his office this week, left the country to seek medical treatment in France, an adviser and two French government officials said Wednesday.   read full story

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Publisher: ReutersWed, 23 May 2012 11:01:54 -0700
Mali leader to get health checks in France-sources read full story
Publisher: Voice of America (blog)Wed, 23 May 2012 12:17:03 -0700
Mali Interim President Flown to Paris for Medical Tests read full story
Publisher: CNNWed, 23 May 2012 07:40:20 -0700
Supporters name Mali coup leader interim president read full story


Publisher: Voice of AmericaTue, 22 May 2012 09:24:31 -0700
Mali Transition Delay is Unacceptable

05-21-2012 Mali Transition Delay is Unacceptable Civilian rule is vital to winning the respect and support of the Malian people. The longer the situation over Mali's government remains confused, the longer insurgent groups that have seized key areas of ...   read full story

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Publisher: Chicago TribuneMon, 21 May 2012 10:14:32 -0700
Mali president wounded during palace occupation read full story
Publisher: The Associated PressTue, 22 May 2012 05:16:00 -0700
W. African group probes attack on Mali president read full story
Publisher: KRDOTue, 22 May 2012 01:29:40 -0700
Mali Protesters Attack Interim President read full story
Publisher: magharebia.comTue, 22 May 2012 11:47:45 -0700
Protestors attack Mali president read full story
Publisher: UPI.comTue, 22 May 2012 07:49:41 -0700
Mali's interim leader attacked read full story
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (blog)Tue, 22 May 2012 13:12:58 -0700
Rage in Mali read full story


Publisher: UNICEF (press release)Wed, 23 May 2012 13:13:07 -0700
Immunization and education for Malian refugees in Mauritania

By Anthea Moore M'BERA, Mauritania, 23 May 2012 ? Conflict in Mali has displaced hundreds of thousands. Around 64000 Malian refugees, including 39000 children, are now living in a refugee camp at M'Bera in the far south-eastern corner of Mauritania.   read full story

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Publisher: Reuters AlertNetWed, 23 May 2012 11:54:49 -0700
Elmehdi, a six-year-old Malian refugee, poses for a picture at his school in ... read full story


Publisher: News24Wed, 23 May 2012 08:03:18 -0700
Islamists destroy struggle monument in Mali

Bamako - Islamists in control of northern Mali on Wednesday destroyed a monument dedicated to those who died in the struggle against dictator Moussa Traore in 1991, witnesses told AFP. They also whipped youths who were seen smoking as they strengthen ...   read full story

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Publisher: ReutersMon, 21 May 2012 10:28:48 -0700
Food, water scarce in rebel-held Timbuktu read full story
Publisher: ChristianTodayTue, 22 May 2012 04:52:00 -0700
Appeal for Christians in Mali read full story