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Orange Mali (leader), Malitel (state) and Telecel Mali (Atel) are the main operators. 4G coverage across Bamako (capital), Sikasso, Ségou, Mopti, Koutiala. Orange has broader nationwide coverage. The north (Timbuktu, Gao, Kidal) has very limited coverage due to active armed conflict and zones controlled by jihadist groups. Only militarized zones have intermittently functioning networks. Center-south (Bamako, Sikasso, lower Niger valley) more stable and covered. No commercial 5G. Mali had military coups in 2020 and 2021; transition junta remains in power. Type C/E French plugs, 220V/50Hz.
Fly into Bamako-Modibo Keita (BKO); taxi to center ~15-25 USD. Currency West African CFA franc (XOF), ~625 XOF per USD (fixed peg euro). Mid-range dinner 6-15 USD, mid-range hotel 50-120 USD. Mali had significant tourism pre-2012 (Timbuktu, Djenné, Dogon) but the northern crisis effectively shut those down. Bamako and south (Sikasso, Bafoulabé) more visitable. Exceptional music (Toumani Diabaté, Salif Keita, Tinariwen). Visa required. French essential. Cards limited. Check advisories URGENTLY — volatile situation.