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Malian

American  
[mah-lee-uhn] / ˈmɑ li ən /

adjective

  1. relating to Mali, its inhabitants, or its culture.


noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Mali.

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Malian opposition figures and military personnel have been detained or abducted following large-scale attacks by jihadists and separatists on junta positions, security, legal and family sources told AFP on Wednesday.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

In the Gao region, the Malian army has already abandoned some of its positions, local sources told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

The withdrawal from Kidal will also be a significant loss for the Malian government.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Following Saturday's widespread orchestrated attacks, UN chief Antonio Guterres condemned the "acts of violence" as he expressed his "solidarity with the Malian people".

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

At a small distance, on the Malian bay, Thoas had two thousand foot and two hundred horse, with as many as thirty light transport ships.

From The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 by Livius, Titus

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