Ménaka
Ménaka | |
|---|---|
Commune and town | |
| Coordinates: 15°55′00″N 2°24′00″E / 15.91667°N 2.40000°E | |
| Country | Mali |
| Region | Ménaka |
| Cercle | Ménaka |
| Population (2009 Census) | |
• Total | 20,702 |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC0 |
Ménaka (Berber: ⵎⵏⴾⴰ) 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 September of 2024, the town has been taken under control by the Malian government and the Plateforme, however they are under siege by the ISSP.