Oumar Cisse used to lead tours of Djenne, an ancient, fabled city in central Mali known for its towering mud-brick mosque, but he now ekes out a living driving an old motorcycle taxi in Bamako. Mali's ...

A coup in the capital and a rebellion in the north have put Mali's cultural treasures at risk. Ancient holy sites have been damaged or destroyed,... Dueling Crises Crush Mali's Cultural Treasures Mali ...

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — In a residential neighborhood in Mali's capital, a parade of giant marionettes marched through the streets as motorcycles and taxis squeezed through the busy road, stopping at ...

The new Islamist rulers of northern Mali are not just torturing and maiming those who do not follow their views, they are systematically extinguishing one of Africa's most diverse cultures. In the ...

UNITED NATIONS (AP) – A team of experts led by UNESCO said Friday it has found far more serious damage to Mali’s cultural heritage in the fabled city of Timbuktu than initially estimated, with 16 ...

Since 2015, Google Arts & Culture has been working with local and international organisations (see list below) to digitise, curate and share Mali’s incredible stories and rich heritage. With the ...

People replastered the Great Mosque of Djenne, one of Mali's major tourist draws, in June 2025 - Copyright AFP/File OUSMANE MAKAVELI People replastered the Great ...

Show more Show less People replastered the Great Mosque of Djenne, one of Mali's major tourist draws, in June 2025 The Malian city of Djenne, pictured, has seen its tourism industry crumble under the ...