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Mali
[mah-lee]
noun
Republic of Mali, a republic in western Africa: formerly a territory of France; gained independence 1960. 463,500 sq. mi. (120,000 sq. km). Bamako.
Mali
/ ˈɑːɪ /
noun
Former name (1898–1959): French Sudan.a landlocked republic in West Africa: conquered by the French by 1898 and incorporated (as French Sudan) into French West Africa; became independent in 1960; settled chiefly in the basins of the Rivers Senegal and Niger in the south. Official language: French. Religion: Muslim majority, also animist. Currency: franc. Capital: Bamako. Pop: 15 968 882 (2013 est). Area: 1 248 574 sq km (482 077 sq miles)
Mali
Republic in west Africa bordered by Algeria to the north and east, Niger to the east, Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast to the south, Guinea to the southwest, Senegal and Mauritania to the west. Its capital is Bamako. It became an independent nation in 1960.
Other 51Թ Forms
- Malian noun
Example Sentences
The Wagner Group has announced it is withdrawing from Mali following what it called "the completion of its main mission" in the West African country.
In a statement responding to Sunday's attack, Mali's army said it "reacted vigorously", before "withdrawing" - suggesting a tactical retreat.
The military leaders of West African countries Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have resisted pressure to hand power back to civilians.
Mali's military junta has dissolved all political parties in the country amid a growing crackdown on dissent since the army seized power.
Jnim is one of several jihadist groups operating in West Africa's Sahel region, especially Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, where the military governments are struggling to contain the insurgency.
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