Mali
Thousands Join Annual Ritual to Replaster Mali’s Iconic Great Mosque of Djenne
May 14, 2024
Thousands Join Annual Ritual to Replaster Mali’s Iconic Great Mosque of Djenne
Thousands of Malians gathered this past weekend to participate in the annual replastering of the world’s largest mud-brick building – the Great Mosque of Djenne, Africanews reported yesterday. This crucial ritual maintains the integrity of the historic structure, which has…
Mali Forces Kill Senior Islamic State Commander in Regional Operation
May 1, 2024
Mali Forces Kill Senior Islamic State Commander in Regional Operation
Malian forces have killed a senior Islamic State commander, Abu Huzeifa, during a joint security operation with Burkina Faso and Niger, VOA reported yesterday. Huzeifa, a Moroccan national, was wanted for acts of terrorism and the deaths of civilians and…
Mali turns to advanced technology to enhance use of its local languages
April 15, 2024
Mali turns to advanced technology to enhance use of its local languages
Mali is turning to technological solutions to enhance the use of its local languages, particularly Bambara, which is one of the most spoken languages in the region, the Washington Post reported. In an innovative move for linguistic independence, the Malian…
At least 31 people dead after passenger bus overturns in southern Mali
February 29, 2024
At least 31 people dead after passenger bus overturns in southern Mali
At least 31 people were killed and 10 others injured when a driver lost control of a passenger bus in southern Mali on Tuesday, the Associated Press reported. The bus carrying Malians and nationals from the West African subregion was…