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{{Infobox country|name=Republic of Mali|native_name=République du Mali|capital=Bamako|largest_city=Bamako|image_map=Mali map.png|map_width=290|official_languages=French|area_km2=1,240,192|population_estimate=21,473,764|population_estimate_year=2022}} | {{Infobox country|name=Republic of Mali|native_name=République du Mali|image_flag=Flag of Mali.svg|image_coat=Coat of arms of Mali.svg|capital=Bamako|largest_city=Bamako|mode_of_production=[[Capitalism]]|image_map=Mali map.png|map_width=290|official_languages=French|area_km2=1,240,192|population_estimate=21,473,764|population_estimate_year=2022}} | ||
'''Mali''', officially the '''Republic of Mali''', is a country in West Africa. | '''Mali''', officially the '''Republic of Mali''', is a country in West Africa. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
Democratically elected president [[Amadou Toumani Touré]] was overthrown in 2012 by a military coup. The leader of the coup, [[Amadou Haya Sanogo]], was trained by [[United States Africa Command|AFRICOM]]. In 2020, the military overthrew President [[Ibrahim Boubacar Keita]] with popular support.<ref>{{Web citation|author=K. Philippe Gendrault|newspaper=[[Black Agenda Report]]|title=French Imperialism and Neo-colonialism in Mali|date=2020-11-04|url=https://blackagendareport.com/french-imperialism-and-neo-colonialism-mali|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220321214545/https://blackagendareport.com/french-imperialism-and-neo-colonialism-mali|archive-date=2022-03-21|retrieved=2022-08-26}}</ref> | Democratically elected president [[Amadou Toumani Touré]] was overthrown in 2012 by a military coup. The leader of the coup, [[Amadou Haya Sanogo]], was trained by [[United States Africa Command|AFRICOM]]. In 2020, the military overthrew President [[Ibrahim Boubacar Keita]] with popular support.<ref>{{Web citation|author=K. Philippe Gendrault|newspaper=[[Black Agenda Report]]|title=French Imperialism and Neo-colonialism in Mali|date=2020-11-04|url=https://blackagendareport.com/french-imperialism-and-neo-colonialism-mali|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220321214545/https://blackagendareport.com/french-imperialism-and-neo-colonialism-mali|archive-date=2022-03-21|retrieved=2022-08-26}}</ref> [[Russian Federation|Russia]] signed an agreement with Mali in 2022 to fight against terrorism.<ref>{{Web citation|newspaper=[[Workers World]]|title=They want to lead us into war – interview with historic African leader from Mali|date=2022-12-02|url=https://www.workers.org/2022/12/68022/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221204000544/https://www.workers.org/2022/12/68022/|archive-date=2022-12-04|retrieved=2022-12-17}}</ref> | ||
== French aggression == | == French aggression == | ||
Revision as of 00:36, 18 December 2022
| Republic of Mali République du Mali | |
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 Flag
 Coat of arms
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| Capital and largest city | Bamako |
| Official languages | French |
| Dominant mode of production | Capitalism |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,240,192 km² |
| Population | |
• 2022 estimate | 21,473,764 |
Mali, officially the Republic of Mali, is a country in West Africa.
History
Democratically elected president Amadou Toumani Touré was overthrown in 2012 by a military coup. The leader of the coup, Amadou Haya Sanogo, was trained by AFRICOM. In 2020, the military overthrew President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita with popular support.[1] Russia signed an agreement with Mali in 2022 to fight against terrorism.[2]
French aggression
More than 50 foreign aircraft, mostly French, have deliberately violated Mali's airspace. French drones have spied on Malian forces.[3]
References
- ↑ K. Philippe Gendrault (2020-11-04). "French Imperialism and Neo-colonialism in Mali" Black Agenda Report. Archived from the original on 2022-03-21. Retrieved 2022-08-26.
- ↑ "They want to lead us into war – interview with historic African leader from Mali" (2022-12-02). Workers World. Archived from the original on 2022-12-04. Retrieved 2022-12-17.
- ↑ Abdoulaye Diop (2022-08-24). "Letter from Republic of Mali to UN on French Aggression and Support for Terrorism in Region" Black Agenda Report. Archived from the original on 2022-08-25. Retrieved 2022-08-26.