A heavy guilder’s tax was imposed on everything that passed through the empire, in or out. In four centuries, Mali expanded its territory, influence, and culture thanks to a well-trained imperial army ...

The empire was central to several key trading routes, and with the support of a well-trained army, Mali became a strong and powerful empire. Under the leadership of Mansa Musa, 1312 - 1337 ...

The Mali Empire was the center of the world’s gold production, affording Musa indescribable wealth. During his reign, he embarked on a fabled gold-laden pilgrimage to Mecca.

Malian Army late Saturday confirmed that insurgents killed at least 25 civilians and injured 13 others in an ambush of a ...

(MENAFN) The Empire of Mali, one of the wealthiest and most influential in African history, is best known for its famous ruler, Mansa Musa, often regarded as the richest person in history.

BAMAKO — Mali's Front for the Liberation of Azawad [FLA] rebel group told AFP Wednesday its fighters used a drone to take out an army helicopter in the Kidal region, though the military did not ...

Gunmen have attacked a convoy of vehicles escorted by Mali’s army, killing 25 civilians mostly gold miners, a military spokesman said Sunday. The attack took place Friday about 30 kilometers (18 miles ...

BAMAKO, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Insurgents killed 25 civilians and injured 13 others in an ambush of a military-escorted convoy ...

BAMAKO (Reuters) - Insurgents killed 25 civilians and injured 13 others in an ambush of a military-escorted convoy near Mali's northeastern city of Gao on Friday, the army said late on Saturday.