Bamako

American

[bam-uh-koh, ba-ma-koh] / ˈbæm əˌkoʊ, ba maˈkoʊ /

noun

a city in and the capital of Mali: inland port on the Niger River.

Bamako British

/ ˌbæməˈkəʊ /

noun

the capital of Mali, in the south, on the River Niger. Pop: 1 379 000 (2005 est)

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The message will resonate in Bamako and allied capitals, where military leaders have built their appeal by striking pan-Africanist themes and rejecting former colonial power France.

From BBC

Since the Malian politician's arrest in Abidjan last July, the authorities in Bamako have not commented on the case.

From BBC

Programmes have encouraged civil servants and the public to explore their own country, with subsidised tours in the capital Bamako and the regions.

From Barron's

"Dicko appears to be one of the last cards to play", a junta opponent in Bamako who has joined the movement told AFP on condition of anonymity.

From Barron's

Fuel supply problems are again affecting parts of Mali, notably Bamako airport, where several flights have been cancelled in recent days.

From Barron's

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