Mali: History
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The French take control of Mali and name it French Sudan.
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Mali and Senegal form the Mali Federation which splits a year later.
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Mali becomes independent.
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France cancels 40% of debt owed by Mali, which is around $80 million.
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The World Food Program warns Mali of severe food shortages due to the drought and locust infestations that occurred in 2004.
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The Constitution was suspended in 2012 as protesters demanded a referendum on Constitutional change.
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An international conference gives 4 billion dollars to help rebuild Mali.
Sources:
BBC NewsBritannica