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The Mali War [c] is an ongoing conflict that started in January 2012 between the northern and southern parts of Mali in Africa. On 16 January 2012, several insurgent groups began fighting a campaign against the Malian government for independence or greater autonomy for northern Mali, which they called Azawad .
Approximate extent of the Mali Empire, next to the Songhai Empire, c. 1350. 1440 — 1490 The empire on the defensive. The Portuguese; Songhai hegemony; Tengela War; 1500 — 1600 Collapse of the Mali empire. Songhay hegemony in the Sahel; The Songhay respite and the battle for Bambuk; The Rise of the Kaabu Empire; The Sack of Niani; Further losses
The military history of the Mali Empire is that of the armed forces of the Mali Empire, which dominated Western Africa from the mid 13th to the late 15th century. The military culture of the empire's driving force, Mandinka people, influenced many later states in West Africa including break-away powers such as the Songhay and Jolof empires.
4 April: Civil society and 50 political parties in Mali refuse to take part in a discussion with the military government on plans for the future. [6] 5 April: Islamists, possibly from AQIM or MOJWA, entered the Algerian consulate in Gao and took hostages. [18] 6 April: The MNLA declares independence of the northern part of Mali. [19]
The culture of Mali derives from the shared experience, as a colonial and post-colonial polity, and the interaction of the numerous cultures which make up the Malian people. What is today the nation of Mali was united first in the medieval period as the Mali Empire .
1. Millions of soldiers and civilians died. Death estimates for "The War to End All Wars" vary greatly by study. However, most estimates put the total number at around nine million combatants and ...
Grade 11: In the 11th grade course U.S. History and Government, students learn about the Middle East in the context of American foreign policy after World War II. The recognition of the State of ...
Continental map of the ongoing conflicts in Africa. This is a list of conflicts in Africa arranged by country, both on the continent and associated islands, including wars between African nations, civil wars, and wars involving non-African nations that took place within Africa.