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Ménaka

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Ménaka

Total population

20,700

Coordinates15.92°, 2.40°

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Ménaka is a town and urban commune in Ménaka Cercle and Ménaka Region in eastern Mali. It is the seat and the largest town in the cercle and region. The town is set amidst the rocky outcrops of the Ader Douchi hills, and is served by Ménaka Airport. As of May 2026, the town is under Malian government control, surrounded by the Islamic State – Sahel Province (ISSP). ISSP clashed with the Malian army in an attempt to capture the town on 28 April 2026, subsequently withdrawing to the outskirts of the city.

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Latitude
15.9167
Longitude
2.4000
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  • Wikipedia
  • Wikidata SPARQL (CC0) — population, area, elevation, inception, head of government, Commons image