There are a number of local languages. Larger towns in Mali have their own locally-generated supply. Outgoing international calls must be made via the international operator. These are expensive and collect calls cannot be made from Mali. There is a cybercaf in Bamako.
International post is limited to main towns and the central post office.
Airmail to Europe takes approximately two weeks. For further details, contact the Embassy. There are no English-language newspapers. The other dailies, including L'Essor , Les Echos, Info Matin and La R publicain are published in French. From time to time these change.