Today the country of Mali celebrates 51 years of being an independent nation. In 1880 the French colonized Mali and some of the surrounding nations. On the 22nd of September 1960, Mali had gained complete independence from the French. The French influences still remain strong in the country. The national language is French.
Today we celebrate independence with our Malian hosts. We of all nations can understand the celebration of Independence. Large Malian flags hang all over the capital of Bamako. Viva La Mali!!!
