Tuesday, July 29, 2008
National Geographic's Best New Trips 2008 - Mali: Time for Timbuktu
Go LuxeMali is this year's Mozambique, an underappreciated African nation deemed ready—and ridiculously cool—by the travel vanguard. The landlocked Saharan state sits at an ancient crossroads, producing a startling mix of North and West Africa in music and architecture. Absolute Travel's newly developed trip launches this winter. Its focus: customization. The outfitter can arrange a concert and personal meeting with singer Oumou Sangare, the "songbird of Wassoulou," or a private viewing of Timbuktu's famous gold-scripted ancient Arabic texts. You'll trek through villages and famous markets and see nomadic Tuareg—the "blue men of the desert"— read more
La Maison du Mali
Maison du Mali
Niger River during dry season near Sotuba
One of many parks in Bamako
View of Modibo Keita Stadium and "Sotrama Station" near medine market in East Bamako
Sanankoro, 30 km south of Bamako
Plan of New Airport Terminal - Landside - Bamako, Mali
Follow link to additional documentation: http://www.mcamali.org/pdf/juillet/design-package/French_Version-Design%20Package2-Landside-January-2008.pdf
Friday, July 18, 2008
Malikunnafoni: The Most Complete Data on Mali (French)
Malikunnafoni is a newly launched website providing the most complete and up-to-date data covering all aspects of social and economic developments in Mali.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Privatization of SOTELMA - Mali
Privatisation process
The Government of the Republic of Mali (the « Government »), as part of its telecommunications sector reform, has decided to privatize SOTELMA.
The investment bank Linkstone Capital was recruited by the Government to act as its exclusive financial advisor (the « Advisor »).
The privatisation strategy is as follows :
1. A 51% stake will be sold to a Strategic Partner that meets the prequalification criteria (the « Transaction »);2. A 19% stake will be sold in a public offer ;3. 10% of the share capital will be reserved for the employees of SOTELMA.
After completion of these three tranches, the Government will hold a 20% residual shareholding..
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The Government of the Republic of Mali (the « Government »), as part of its telecommunications sector reform, has decided to privatize SOTELMA.
The investment bank Linkstone Capital was recruited by the Government to act as its exclusive financial advisor (the « Advisor »).
The privatisation strategy is as follows :
1. A 51% stake will be sold to a Strategic Partner that meets the prequalification criteria (the « Transaction »);2. A 19% stake will be sold in a public offer ;3. 10% of the share capital will be reserved for the employees of SOTELMA.
After completion of these three tranches, the Government will hold a 20% residual shareholding..
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Monday, July 14, 2008
Future Hotel Afriqiyah - Bamako Mali
What the new "Cite Afriqiyah" will look like when it's completed in 20 months
"Tours Jumelles" or "Twin Towers"
Previously known as "Marietou Palace". What the new "Afriqiyah Hotel" will look like when completed.
What the current building has looked like for the past 10+ years
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