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The Sudanese Republic and Senegal became independent of France in 1960 as the Mali Federation. When Senegal withdrew after only a few months, what formerly made up the Sudanese Republic was renamed Mali. Rule by dictatorship was brought to a close in... [read more]
The Sudanese Republic and Senegal became independent of France in 1960 as the Mali Federation. When Senegal withdrew after only a few months, what formerly made up the Sudanese Republic was renamed Mali. Rule by dictatorship was brought to a close in... [read more] Blog: MALI: DESERT ENCOUNTERS
Date: May 6th 2008
We entered Mali relieved to be back on the road again, our latest breakdown behind us. After having a coke in the border official's brother's shop, per recommendation of the border official, our passports and Carnet were stamped and we were on our way to Dogon Country. The ride out to Sanga on the southern edge of Dogon Country was very pleasant, and the road was in reasonably good condition from ... read more
Date: May 6th 2008
We entered Mali relieved to be back on the road again, our latest breakdown behind us. After having a coke in the border official's brother's shop, per recommendation of the border official, our passports and Carnet were stamped and we were on our way to Dogon Country. The ride out to Sanga on the southern edge of Dogon Country was very pleasant, and the road was in reasonably good condition from ... read more


