Mopti - Wikipedia
WebMopti (Bambara: ߡߏߕߌ tr. Moti) is a town and an urban commune in the Inner Niger Delta region of Mali. The town is the capital of the Mopti Cercle and the Mopti Region . Situated 630 km northeast of Bamako , the town lies at the confluence of the Niger and the Bani Rivers and is linked by an elevated causeway to the town of Sévaré .
Mopti | Fishing, River Niger & Trading | Britannica
WebMopti, town, eastern Mali, located at the confluence of the Niger and Bani rivers. Originally a small fishing village, Mopti has become an important commercial town and the centre of Mali’s fishing and livestock industries. The town is located on three islands and is one of the most densely populated areas in Mali.
Mali conflict: 'It's not about jihad or Islam, but justice' - The Guardian
WebMar 15, 2021 · Mali conflict: 'It's not about jihad or Islam, but justice' | Conflict and arms | The Guardian. Senegalese UN peacekeepers patrol a village in Mopti after a raid amid rising tensions in the ...
Mopti Region - Wikipedia
WebMopti Region is bordered by Tombouctou Region to the north, Ségou Region to the southwest, and Burkina Faso to the southeast. The population in the 2009 census was 2,037,330. The region contains a number of ethnic …
Mopti – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebMopti is one of the main ports in Mali, and a good gateway for many of the country's most impressive attractions such as Djenné, Timbuktu, and Dogon Country. Mopti is a city in the Mopti Region in Mali, north east of the capital Bamako.
Mopti - Wikiwand
WebMopti is a town and an urban commune in the Inner Niger Delta region of Mali. The town is the capital of the Mopti Cercle and the Mopti Region. Situated 630 km northeast of Bamako, the town lies at the confluence of the Niger and the Bani Rivers and is linked by an elevated causeway to the town of Sévaré.
Mopti, Mali – Islamic History, Architecture, and Culture
WebMopti is a city with a rich and vibrant culture, influenced by its Islamic heritage and the many different ethnic groups that call it home. The city is known for its music, which includes traditional West African music and modern genres like hip hop and reggae.
Mali attack: Behind the Dogon-Fulani violence in Mopti - BBC
WebMar 25, 2019 · In 2018, 202 civilians were killed in communal violence in 42 incidents in Mali's Mopti region, according to New York-based group Human Rights Watch.
Mopti Port | Mali, Africa | Attractions - Lonely Planet
WebMali. Mopti's port is a lively place, where boats from up and down the river unload their cargoes. You'll see slabs of salt from Timbuktu, dried fish, firewood, pottery, goats, chickens and much more. Boat building happens next to Restaurant Bar …
Mopti - 'Venice of Mali' in a war zone - BBC News
WebJan 26, 2013 · Mopti - 'Venice of Mali' in a war zone - BBC News. 26 January 2013. At first glance Sevare doesn't live up to its 'strategically important' reputation. By Mark Doyle. BBC International...
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