The Bamako Racecourse has gone bankrupt and is now closed. A half built concrete stand bears testimony to this and betting is on televised racing from France to various PMU Bars (Pari Mutual).
BIAO is now called BIM (Banque International Pour Le Mali). BDM charges an outrageous 5.75% commission to change French franc travellers’ cheques; BIM charges a much more reasonable CFA 3450 flat fee per transaction (regardless of amount changed) but travellers’ cheques are only handled before noon (or 11 am depending on the day). Read the rest of this entry »
