Bamako

American  

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

noun

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

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Bamako British  

/ ˌbæməˈkəʊ /

noun

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

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Example Sentences

"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

Bamako authorities have yet to comment officially on his arrest.

From Barron's

After the kidnapping, emissaries representing Dubai’s ruling family met Malian officials and intermediaries at a Bamako Radisson, the officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal

But electricity supplies are still scarce in Bamako and most districts only have about six hours of power per day or even less.

From Barron's