Mali is mostly flat, rising to rolling northern plains covered by sand. The Adrar des Ifoghas massif lies in the northeast. Mali lies in the torrid zone and is among the hottest countries in the world.

3 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, …

1 day ago · Twin attacks on Malian army bases in Timbuktu and central Mali have left at least 60 soldiers dead, with several missing or taken hostage, according to local officials. The army …

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1 day ago · An Al Qaeda-linked jihadist group active in West Africa's Sahel region has claimed an attack on a military base in Mali on Sunday that two sources said had killed more than 30 …

1 day ago · An al-Qaeda linked group says it carried out a major attack on the Malian town of Boulikessi, and seized control of an army base. More than 30 soldiers were killed in Sunday's …

Jul 28, 2023 · Provides an overview of Mali, including key dates and facts about this west African country.

May 8, 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.

Jan 10, 2025 · Mali is southwest of Algeria and has an area of 1,240,000 sq. km. It is comparable in size to South Africa and is the 24th largest country. Mali mostly lies in the southern Sahara …

Mali, officially the Republic of Mali, is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is the eighth-largest country in Africa, with an area of over 1,240,192 square kilometres (478,841 sq mi).