Listeners swayed as the celebrated Malian duo Amadou and Mariam sang from a stage on the banks of the Niger River at an annual festival coloured this year by political shifts roiling West Africa.

Its capital, Bamako, is a vibrant metropolis on ... However, in rural areas, it is recommended to carry cash. Currently, Mali does not have a tourist tax refund system at airports, which should ...

“Gold is by far Mali’s most important export, comprising more than 80% of total exports in 2021,” according to the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce.