mali

• country in western africa
the republic of mali is a country in western africa. it was part of french west africa from the 19th century until it became independent in 1960. general moussa traor? came to power in an army coup in 1968 and established a one-party state. following electoral reforms alpha oumar konare, of the alliance for democracy in mali (adema), was elected president in 1992. ibrahim boubakar keita was appointed prime minister in 1994. rebel tuareg groups pose a threat to civil order. mali exports cotton, groundnuts, and fish. it is a member of the organization of african unity.
the republic of mali is a country in western africa. it was part of french west africa from the 19th century until it became independent in 1960. general moussa traor? came to power in an army coup in 1968 and established a one-party state. following electoral reforms alpha oumar konare, of the alliance for democracy in mali (adema), was elected president in 1992. ibrahim boubakar keita was appointed prime minister in 1994. rebel tuareg groups pose a threat to civil order. mali exports cotton, groundnuts, and fish. it is a member of the organization of african unity.