The untimely death of Toumani Diabaté last summer makes his sometime collaborator (on the groundbreaking album New Ancient Strings) Ballaké Sissoko undisputedly Mali’s finest living kora player.

People cannot go to Mali's Dogon region to witness its spectacular ancient culture, so the Dogons brought their dancing, ...

Mansa Musa's net worth, which positions him as the wealthiest man in history is still debatable. As the richest possessor of ...

In the heart of Bamako, architect Mariam Sy is leading a quiet revolution - one handful of earth at a time. Her vision merges Mali's ancient building wisdom with contemporary design, creating ...

The capital of Britain offers the perfect blend of history, culture, and fashion. From top attractions to hidden shopping ...

Dutch authorities are desperately investigating a major art heist of a millenia-old golden helmet from an ancient ...

Spread the loveIntroduction Mopti, often referred to as the “Venice of Mali,” is a bustling city located at the confluence of ...

The National Theatre of Ghana will host the highly anticipated official grand premiere of ‘Mansa Musa and the Trial of Lost Gold’ on Friday, January 24, 2025.The theatrical masterpiece promises to ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. ADDING DATES AND LOCATION This photo taken Jan. 21, 2025, shows Spanish hostage Navarro Giane Gilbert posing ...

Songhoy Blues, an African desert blues group with Touré at the helm, was eventually formed. The group gained fame after a run of shows in Bamako, Mali. Around that time the group met Paul Chandler, a ...