Mali News News Mali » Culture: Mali's cultural and artistic biennial gets underway in Timbuktu
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 ...
News Mali » Culture: Islamist rebels are destroying Mali culture
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 ...
News Mali » Culture: Mali's troubled tourism sector crosses fingers for comeback
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 ...
News Mali » Culture: UNESCO team finds damage to Mali culture alarming
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 ...
News Mali » Culture: Google Arts & Culture launches Mali Magic & Timbuktu manuscripts
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 ...
News Mali » Culture: Mali’s troubled tourism sector crosses fingers for comeback
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 ...
News Mali » Culture: Google Arts, Culture launches Mali Magic, Timbuktu manuscripts
Google on Thursday launched Mail Magic, a digital treasure trove which aims to preserve and showcase Mali’s historic and contemporary art and culture. Since 2015, Google Arts & Culture has been ...