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Mali, in the western Saharan plains of Africa, lays claim to a history of civilization dating back to 1500 B.C., including the Ghana, Malinke, and Songhai empires, which controlled regional trade routes and interacted with Mediterranean and Middle Eastern peoples for centuries. The famed city of Timbuktu, a center of Islamic study from the thirteenth to the seventeenth century, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to hundreds of priceless manuscripts and artifacts.
The modern history of Mali is similar to that of many African nations — domination by a European colonial power (in this case, France), indep…
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Chaos in Mali
Rebel Uprising in Western Africa and the U.S. Response
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Mali Profile
History, Economy, Government, and Foreign Relations
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U.S. Policy Toward Mali
Military, Humanitarian, and Foreign Assistance Issues
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Mali Timeline
Chronology of Events From Mali's Independence to the Present
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UN Support for Mali's Security
Authorization of African-Led International Support Mission in Mali
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United National Antiwar Coalition
Press Statement
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The Ongoing Keystone Pipeline Debate
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Elections in Kenya
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Pro & Con
Is the Obama Administration Pursuing a Sound Policy in Dealing with the Turmoil in Mali?
