Mali is a former French colony that gained independence in 1960, and has a population of over 18 million people. However, Mali's democratic peace has not been stable.

Mali’s neighbors and western governments are looking on anxiously as drug traffickers and Islamist groups affiliated with al Qaeda take ... Mali envoy Omar Daou says: “Our people are divided.

According to eye care charity Sightsavers, around 170,000 people in Mali are thought to be blind. The 47-year-old Ndiaye was fortunate to attend the institute for the blind in Mali, ...

BAMAKO, Mali — Several dozen people, notably women and children, have demonstrated in the central Malian village of Diafarabé following allegations that the Malian army killed more than 20 people.

Bamako, Mali, January 18, 2022 — A group of 13 NGOs are calling for the international community to protect the people of Mali, following the announcement of new sanctions against the country in ...

Learn more about the IRC’s response in Mali. How can I support the people of Mali? Donate now to support the IRC's life-changing work in Mali and worldwide. We are on the frontlines providing critical ...

— -- At least 21 people died Friday -- including a U.S. citizen, the State Department said -- after 170 people were taken hostage at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Mali in West Africa, according ...

Mali's government announced that at least 15 people have been killed and dozens of others were injured when two passenger buses collided with a truck carrying livestock.

Mali, a predominantly Muslim country with a population of 19.66 million people, has experienced a surge in violence involving both civilians and the military since 2012.

Speaking to the U.N. Security Council last week, Mali envoy Omar Daou says: “Our people are divided. Our country is threatened with partition.” ...

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Several dozen people, notably women and children, have demonstrated in the central Malian village of Diafarabé following allegatio ...

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Several dozen people, notably women and children, have demonstrated in the central Malian village of Diafarabé following allegations that the Malian army killed more than 20 ...