Mali is a landlocked country in West Africa, located southwest of Algeria. It lies between latitudes 10° and 25°N, and longitudes 13°W and 5°E. Mali borders Algeria to the north-northeast, Niger to the east, Burkina Faso to the south-east, Ivory Coast to the south, Guinea to the south-west, and Senegal to the west and Mauritania to the ...

4 days ago · Geographical and historical treatment of Mali, a landlocked country of western Africa, mostly in the Saharan and Sahelian regions, including maps and a survey of its people, economy, and government. The capital is Bamako, located in the southwest of the country.

Apr 7, 2025 · Stay on top of Mali latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

Jul 28, 2023 · Once home to several pre-colonial empires, the landlocked, arid West African country of Mali is one of the largest on the continent. For centuries, its northern city of Timbuktu was a key...

Aug 12, 2020 · Tens of thousands of Malians have taken to the streets in recent months, in protests fueled by pervasive corruption, extreme poverty, and protracted conflict. The unrest risks further destabilizing...

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Sep 20, 2024 · More than 70 killed in Mali attack: What happened, why it matters. This is the first major attack on Bamako since 2015 when fighters targeted foreigners in a nightclub and hotel.

Apr 7, 2025 · Stay informed with the latest news, video, live updates and expert analysis about Mali from across the BBC.

The human rights situation in Mali deteriorated in 2024, as attacks against civilians by Islamist armed groups and abusive counterterrorism operations by Malian armed forces and associated...

The Mali War [c] is an ongoing conflict that started in January 2012 between the northern and southern parts of Mali in Africa. On 16 January 2012, several insurgent groups began fighting a campaign against the Malian government for independence or greater autonomy for northern Mali, which they called Azawad .