Modibo Keïta
The first stamps of the "Mali Republic" were issued in September 1960. The first two definitive issues were the presidents of the Republic of Mali: Mamadou Konaté and Modibo Keïta, the third representing the anniversary of independence. Mali's stamp represented local issues include economic activities, flora and fauna, traditions. International issues soon appeared: the Olympics and the anniversaries of the presidents of the United States. From 1964, initiatives to overcome locusts led to three issues.