As scholars and journalists had warned, priceless pieces of African history have been lost amid fighting in Mali. The Guardian reports: Suggested Reading Take a Look Inside Michael Jordan’s ...

People in towns in western Mali where jihadists attacked army sites a day earlier were afraid but went about their business Wednesday ...

A virtual gallery to showcase Mali's cultural history has been launched, featuring tens of thousands of Timbuktu's ancient manuscripts. The manuscripts were smuggled to safety from Timbuktu after ...

His expansion of trade made Mali the wealthiest kingdom in Africa. Mali inherited a wealthy kingdom, but he established it as the richest kingdom in Africa through his actions. A significant gold and ...

The fabled “City of 333 Saints” is an ancient desert crossroads and a historic seat of Islamic learning and faith,” said Irina Bokova, who heads the U.N. cultural body, UNESCO.

Mali has been hit by a wave of attacks over a 24-hour period, sparking fears of spiraling insecurity in the aftermath of two coups in the volatile Sahel country.

When Hawa Kassé Mady Diabaté met violinist David Harrington for the first time, the singer didn’t say hello or shake his hand, she broke into song. Her clear, powerful voice reminded ...

Mali, home to ancient empires and centers of learning, earned praise from Western countries just a decade ago as a beacon of stability and democracy in the region.