Category: Mali travel news
Mali travel & tourism news for travelers and travel professionals. Mali, officially the Republic of Mali, is a landlocked country in West Africa. Mali is the eighth-largest country in Africa, with an area of just over 1,240,000 square kilometres. The population of Mali is 19.1 million. 67% of its population was estimated to be under the age of 25 in 2017. Its capital is Bamako.
Gunfire and arrests: Military uprising is underway in Mali
Harry S. Johnson- August 18, 2020 16:01A military uprising is reportedly underway in Mali, as the reports of gun battles at a military base and arrests of prominent politicians and high-ranking military officers are pouring in. ... Read More
Nearly 100 people killed in Mali’s Sunday massacre
Chief Assignment Editor- June 10, 2019 15:10An overnight attack on Sunday targeting an ethnic Dogon village in Mali left 95 people dead, local mayor Moulaye Guindo told Reuters. “Armed men, apparently Fulanis, fired at the population ... Read More
Looking at the African Tourism Board with members in 26 countries
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 16, 2018 00:58The African Tourism Board is a public-private partnership with one strong message. This message is to tell the world that Africa Tourism is becoming one destination and is wide open for ... Read More
Marriott International debuts in Mali with opening of Sheraton Bamako Hotel
Chief Assignment Editor- May 7, 2018 17:11Marriott International today announced the opening of Sheraton Bamako Hotel marking its entry into Mali, in West Africa. This milestone further solidifies Marriott International’s portfolio across West Africa, and promises ... Read More
Corsair appoints GSA in Mali
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 22, 2018 14:49The french airline CorsAir has chosen APG, to be its General Representative (GSA) in Mali. "APG is delighted and honored to represent CORSAIR in Mali. I am confident that our ... Read More
Terror attack on tourists unfolding at Mali Le Campement Kangaba Resort
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 18, 2017 21:31Western tourists love to stay at the Le Campement Kangaba Resort, east of the capital Bamako in Mali is known among western tourists having charming rooms, delicious and healthy food, ... Read More