The Republic of Mali, popularly referred to as Mali, is a country located in the West African region. The landlocked nation is the 8th largest in Africa (1,241,238 square km) and currently boasts of a population of over 20 million people, speaking 13 official languages.
According to recent reports, the unrest in Mali has led to multiple casualties including 40 civilians on a boat in the North-eastern region of the country. The report further mentions an attack by militants against an army camp that saw 15 soldiers killed, including many others.
