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Events in Bamako
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The Arab Weekly· 4/29/2026
Events in Mali test Russia’s role in Sahel, ISIS enters the fray - The Arab Weekly
The Guardian· 4/30/2026
Curfews, conspiracy theories … and a cancelled concert: Mali’s capital tries to shrug off violence on its doorstep - The Guardian
Capmad· 7/6/2026
ODEPA: Mamou Daffé opens in Bamako the 12th Conference of African Craft Ministers - Capmad
AP News· 11/11/2025
Marionette festival in Mali defies threats from jihadi militants to celebrate culture - AP News
Africanews· 11/12/2025
Mali: amidst adversity, Bamako's puppets bring joy to the streets - Africanews
Agenzia Fides· 11/12/2025
AFRICA/MALI - Annual marian pilgrimage cancelled for security reasons - Agenzia Fides
Business Insider Africa· 11/12/2025
Mali leans on Turkey at its first-ever defense expo after rejecting Western military assistance - Business Insider Africa
Euronews.com· 11/10/2025
Video. Amid fuel crisis and conflict, Mali’s giant puppets bring life and hope to Bamako - Euronews.com
Capmad· 7/8/2026
In Bamako, Nasreddine Al‑Fazzani and Mamou Daffé tighten Libya–Mali ties in tourism and crafts - Capmad
Africa Center for Strategic Studies· 8/29/2022
Mali’s Militant Islamist Insurgency at Bamako’s Doorstep - Africa Center for Strategic Studies
Frequently asked: events in Bamako
What kinds of events run in Bamako?+
Bamako has 3 upcoming events on Rifio. We aggregate events from Luma, Eventbrite, Meetup and direct organisers, refreshed every few hours.
Are events in Bamako free?+
Yes — 3 of the upcoming events in Bamako are free to attend. Filter by free events to see them all.
Who hosts events in Bamako?+
Bamako has a mix of community-led meetups, professional conferences and corporate events from a wide range of hosts.
How do I list my own event in Bamako?+
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When are the most events happening in Bamako?+
Weekday evenings and weekends are the busiest. Check the "This week" and "This weekend" sections above for what is on right now.
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