🇲🇱 Mali

Mali diaspora in Cameroon

People from Mali in Cameroon meet here, city by city. Each community is a neighbourhood, not a crowd, so if yours is missing, start it.

Communities by city

How many people from Mali live in Cameroon?

According to the United Nations, 10,600 people from Mali live in Cameroon.

In total, 1,290,000 people from Mali live abroad, and about 1% of them live in Cameroon.

However, the figure counts migrants, not their children born here. The real community is therefore larger.

Source: UN DESA, International Migrant Stock 2024

Where to meet people from Mali in Cameroon

No community for people from Mali exists in Cameroon on Compatri yet. However, one first member is enough to open one in their city.

As soon as a community starts, its meetups show up on the events page, with the date, the venue and the number of attendees.

Compatri follows cities such as Douala, Yaoundé, and Bafoussam, and each one can host its community.

Joining the Mali community in Cameroon

Compatri brings diasporas together where they live. First, you choose the community of your city. Then you discover what its members organise: meals, parties, afterworks or mutual aid. Finally, you message compatriots who share your interests.

You can also host your own meetup: a meal, an outing or a party. It then appears to members of your city, and you follow sign-ups from your account.

Your exact location never appears: other members only see an approximate area. In addition, joining a community and attending events costs nothing.

Mali Independence Day in Cameroon

Every September 22, the national day brings the Mali diaspora together. Locally too, communities organise concerts, meals and gatherings.

Every celebration of the Mali national day

Frequently asked questions

How many people from Mali live in Cameroon?

According to the UN, about 10,600 people from Mali live in Cameroon. Their children born here do not count in this figure.

Which cities do people from Mali live in in Cameroon?

Communities start where members sign up. If your city is still missing, suggest it: a community often begins with a handful of neighbours.

How can I meet people from Mali in Cameroon?

Join the community of your city on Compatri, then attend the meetups its members organise. You can also host your own event.

Which other diasporas live in Cameroon?

According to the UN, the largest ones come from the Central African Republic, Nigeria, Chad, Niger, and France.

When is the Mali national day?

Mali Independence Day falls on September 22. In Cameroon too, the diaspora celebrates it every year.

Do I have to pay to join my community?

No. Joining your community, discovering nearby members and attending events stays free. The Starter and Advanced plans only add features to go further.

Elsewhere in the world

Elsewhere, the Mali diaspora also lives in Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Niger. Each country has its own page, with its cities and meetups.