Mali is a landlocked country in West Africa, bordered by Algeria to the north, Niger to the east, Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast to the south, Guinea to the south-west, and Senegal and Mauritania to the west. The country is mostly desert or semi-arid, with a population of about 19 million people.

Mali has a long history of political instability and conflict, with several coups and periods of military rule since it gained independence from France in 1960. In 2012, a rebellion in the north of the country led to the overthrow of the government and the declaration of an independent state called Azawad. However, the rebellion was unsuccessful and the region was eventually re-integrated into Mali.

Since 2013, Mali has faced a number of challenges, including an ongoing insurgency in the north and central regions, ethnic tensions, and economic difficulties. In 2015, a peace agreement was signed between the government and armed groups in the north, but the situation remains fragile and outbreaks of violence continue to occur.

Mali is also grappling with the consequences of climate change, with desertification and drought affecting large parts of the country. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the country, with high levels of poverty and limited healthcare infrastructure making it particularly vulnerable.

Mali maintains contact with 17 countries. The five most intense relations Mali has are with: Canada with a score of 36 195 , France with a score of 18 626 , Turkey with a score of 10 212 , China with a score of 6 990 , and Germany with a score of 4 215 .

The top five closest relations from Mali are: Canada with a score of 7.62 , Germany with a score of 7.14 , India with a score of 6.63 , China with a score of 6.5 , and United States with a score of 6.19 .

While, the top five strained relations from Mali are: Algeria with a score of 3.5 , Mauritania with a score of 4.52 , Netherlands with a score of 4.65 , Kosovo with a score of 4.74 , and Iran with a score of 4.89 .