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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

BAMAKO, Mali — Under a spotlight in an otherwise dark room, Oliva Ouedraogo held up a piece of fabric that looked stained with blood. “Long live the girl!” she cried, her voice competing with the loud ...

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The Mali Cultural and Artistic Biennial is underway in Timbuktu, showcasing artists, performers and designers from across the country. For the first time since its creation, the Mali Cultural and ...