Bamako
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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They are now advancing on Timbuktu and seeking to lay siege to the capital of Bamako.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
Imposed since April 30, the jihadist blockade was on Wednesday still causing chaos on essential roads towards Bamako, the capital of a landlocked country dependent on imports by trucks.
From Barron's ● May 6, 2026
Embassy in Bamako told its citizens to shelter in place and avoid unnecessary travel, adding that it was “aware of reports of possible terrorist movements within Bamako, including reports of forced school closures.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
Bamako International Airport is currently open, but travellers have been warned to check the latest information in case of delays or cancellations.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 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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