New sorghum hybrids were developed from West African Guinea-race parents to increase food security and income for farmers in Mali. These hybrids were found to be sensitive to the length of daylight, similar to a well-adapted landrace cultivar. In trials conducted from 2009 to 2011, the hybrids outperformed traditional cultivars, with yield advantages ranging from 17 to 37%. The top three hybrids showed a 30% yield advantage across different productivity levels, with an average increase of 380-660 kg per hectare. The hybrids also exhibited a 26% increase in yield when one specific parent was involved. With further development and selection of parent plants, even higher yield advantages may be achieved in the future.