Mali is a landlocked country in West Africa which is bordered by seven countries the biggest of which are Algeria, Mauritania, and Niger. Mali has huge amounts of natural resources, including uranium and gold, which might help its economy become healthier in the future. There are few TEFL jobs advertised for this French-speaking country. If you are keen to work in Mali, then you could try contacting one of its educational establishments or one of the NGOs based in the country to ask about career opportunities. Before you sign a contract for a TEFL position in Mali, you should consult the advice of your government’s foreign office regarding working there. Remember to have the full list of vaccinations which are needed for Mali – the rabies vaccination sometimes needs a course of injections which require up to a month to complete before you depart for the country.