But Mr Keïta was facing huge street protests before his arrest and many in Mali have welcomed his removal. Thousands gathered in Bamako's Independence Square to the sound of vuvuzelas ...

Mali is a land of stunning contrasts, with a cultural richness and history that make it a unique destination in West Africa.

People dance during the inauguration of Mali's president Bah Ndaw at the March 26 stadium in Bamako in 2020. Ndaw was deposed the next year and Mali's rulers since then have shown desire to ...