French Sudan, now (4)

I believe the answer is:

mali

(Other definitions for mali that I've seen before include "W. African country" , "African country, once French Sudan" , "African country, former French colony" , "Send mail out to Africa" , "Timbuktu is in this landlocked country" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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