Sankarani River
Sankarani River, tributary of the Niger River, in western Africa. It is formed by intermittent streams in the southern outliers of the Fouta Djallon region of Guinea and meanders for 330 miles (530 km) northeast to meet the Niger on its right bank below Kolé, Mali. The Sélingué dam, which is located on the Sankarani, began operations in 1980 and is one of Mali’s most important energy sources.
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Article Title:
Sankarani River
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
04 January 2010
Access Date:
February 23, 2025