Mali

We expect robust real GDP growth of 6% in 2005, followed by 5.5% growth in 2006. These forecasts assume a return to normal crop levels, after low yields last year (cereal output is... 2005-08-19

The training of around 3,000 soldiers from nine West African countries in counter-terrorism operations by US forces began in June. The exercise, code-named Operation Flintlock, seeks... 2005-07-29

As the attention of the international community finally focuses on the plight of millions of starving people in neighbouring Niger, 1.1mn people in Mali are facing a similar crisis.... 2005-07-28

Our forecasts assume that foreign aid and debt payments remain broadly constant. However, if there is a resumption in international aid flows, or a programme of debt relief, national... 2004-10-08

Since the locust plague has reportedly destroyed a third of this year's cereal crop, we have reduced our growth forecast to 3.5% for 2004. We expect a recovery to 5.1% annual growth... 2004-10-08

World prices for the key export commodity cotton have doubled in the last two years, rising from US$0.36/lb in May 2002 to just over US$0.7/lb in February 2004, with demand fuelled... 2004-02-27

Military experts from the US are training three units of Malian soldiers to tighten border controls, in an attempt to curb arms trafficking, banditry and the movement of suspected... 2004-02-27