You're welcome :-) 
 What is their economy based on? 
 Mali is a country in west Africa which borders ALgeria to the north, Niger on the east, BUrkina Faso & Ivory Coast on the south, Guinea on the southwest and Senegal & Mauritania on the west. It's capital city is Bamako. 
 A prime minister appointed by the president serves as head of government and in turn appoints the Council of Ministers. 
 Interesting do they mine any natural resources?
A prime minister appointed by the president serves as head of government and in turn appoints the Council of Ministers.