Gao, Mali · Africa
Tessit sits on the route: 35 minutes from Tin-Akoff.
Tessit is a town located in Gao, Mali. With a population of 13,588, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Tessit sits in Mali. It's in the Africa/Bamako time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tessit to your route.
Tessit is a small town and commune in south-eastern Mali. Located in Ansongo Cercle in the Gao Region of Mali, a 1998 census detailed that the commune had a total population of 6,717.
Between March 15 and 16, 2021, Islamic State in the Greater Sahara fighters clashed with Malian and French troops over control of aRead more
Malian military base, with ISGS jihadists overrunning the coalition and taking over the town.
On April 27, 2026, Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) captured the town during the 2026 Mali Offensives.
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Tessit is located in Gao, Mali, Africa. The coordinates are 15.2167 latitude, -0.3000 longitude.
Tessit has a population of approximately 13,588 people, making it a town in Mali.
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