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. Visit the definitions and notes page to view a description of each topic. Mali faces deep political, economic, and security crises, with military fragmentation, jihadist threats, and strained international ties. The country’s military junta and their russian partners are struggling to counter the jihadis. The blockade of southern mali is designed to weaken the military government, incite the public and possibly consolidate control.
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