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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Despite several months of calm, Bamako residents faced a diesel shortage in March, with fuel prioritised for use in the energy sector.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

Helicopters flew over the capital Bamako on Saturday, including at the international airport, AFP correspondents said.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

The US Embassy in Mali has advised citizens to shelter in place and avoid travel, citing explosions and gunfire around the Modibo Keita International Airport in Bamako and near Kati.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Helicopters buzzed over Bamako and around the international airport.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

From Morocco, I flew across the Sahara to Bamako, the capital of Mali, and then on to Guinea.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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