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Some of the key events about Mali
- 1235The University of Timbuktu was founded, becoming one of the world's oldest centers of learning
- 1235The Mali Empire was founded through violent conquest and subjugation of neighboring peoples
- 1324Mansa Musa's legendary pilgrimage to Mecca brought global attention to Mali's wealth and culture
- 1591The Moroccan invasion led to the decline of the Songhai Empire and destabilized the region
- 1880French colonial forces began the conquest of Mali, leading to decades of foreign rule
- 1960Mali gained independence from France, marking the beginning of its sovereignty
- 1962A military coup overthrew Mali's first president, ending the country's brief experiment with democracy
- 1968Another military coup established a one-party state that lasted for over two decades
- 1974The Great Mosque of Djenné, the world's largest mud-brick building, was reconstructed
- 1985A border war erupted between Mali and Burkina Faso, resulting in hundreds of casualties
- 1988Mali joined the World Heritage Convention, leading to the protection of its cultural sites
- 1990A rebellion in northern Mali led to years of conflict between Tuareg separatists and the government
- 2001Mali successfully hosted the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament
- 2007The country launched its first satellite, demonstrating technological advancement
- 2012The ancient manuscripts of Timbuktu were saved from destruction during conflict
- 2012A military coup overthrew the government, leading to political instability and an Islamist insurgency in the north
- 2013A successful presidential election marked a return to democratic rule after a period of instability
- 2013France launched a military intervention to combat Islamist militants who had taken control of northern Mali
- 2020Another military coup overthrew the elected government, further destabilizing the country
- 2021Mali made significant progress in reducing infant mortality rates, according to UNICEF reports
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