Kayes (region)

Kayes is a region in Mali named after the largest city within the region.

Cities

Map of Kayes (region)

14.449694-11.436751 Kayes
13.806389-10.8322222 Bafoulabé
13.0975-11.3952783 Kéniéba
13.038889-9.48754 Kita (Mali)
14.533333-9.25 Diéma (Mali)
15.183333-9.556 Nioro du Sahel
15.118-10.5727 Yélimané

Other destinations

13.8-10.8166671 Bafing National Park
13.494-10.0182 Badinko Faunal Reserve
14.0833-8.88333 Boucle du Baoulé National Park
12.833333-10.4166674 Kouroufing National Park
12.897-10.765 Wongo National Park

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In 2025 JNIM began a terror campaign in western Mali with blockades of towns like Kayes and Diboli, abductions, and attacks on military compounds and police stations that the Malian army seems at odds to counter.

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