Anéfis or Anefif is a Saharan village and commune in the Cercle of Kidal in the Kidal Region of north-eastern Mali.
Anéfis | |
|---|---|
Commune and village | |
  Anéfis Location in Mali | |
| Coordinates: 18°2′40″N 0°36′10″E / 18.04444°N 0.60278°E | |
| Country |  Mali |
| Region | Kidal Region |
| Cercle | Kidal Cercle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,800 km2 (1,100 sq mi) |
| Population (2009)[2] | |
| • Total | 5,087 |
| • Density | 1.8/km2 (4.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
Geography
Anefif is located on the Tessalit Trail. It lies 95 km (59 mi) southwest of Kidal on the route linking Kidal to Bourem and Gao. In 2009 the commune had a population of 5,087.[2]
There are multiple rocks and stones made from volcanic material.[3]
History
In 2013, the Malian Military attacked Tuareg rebels living in the village. The war was highly criticized by the military, and the press, who claimed that it was too invasive and violent.[4]
Climate
The commune has a Saharian climate and is too dry for rain-fed agriculture. The annual rainfall of around 150 mm occurs between late June and early September.[1]
Kel Adagh
There are many Kel Adagh in the area, along with multiple small clans.[5]
Notable people
- Abdullah Senussi - Head of Libyan Military Intelligence (born 1949).[6]
References
External links
- Plan de Sécurité Alimentaire Commune Rurale de Anefif 2007-2011 (PDF) (in French), Commissariat à la Sécurité Alimentaire, République du Mali, USAID-Mali, 2007, archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-09-20, retrieved 2012-04-23.