France and other global leaders need to recognise that there are many larger questions at the root of the issues Malians face—questions around their livelihood and their dignity.
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Politics and Society Timbuktu manuscripts placed online are only a sliver of West Africa’s ancient archive
Opening these libraries up promises to re-balance the continent’s place in world history when it comes to its intellectual life.
Politics and Society Long Read | A means to render our lives believable
How do we think and practice a genuinely universal solidarity when some wars and conflicts are met with a searing silence?
Arts, Culture and Sport Instability is decimating Mali’s cultural heritage
Without a single prosecution, the illegal trade in artefacts is causing a catastrophic loss for the country.
Arts, Culture and Sport Inside the illegal trade in West Africa’s cultural heritage
Regional middlemen for antiquities dealers run and finance large, organised teams of looters to excavate sites.
Politics and Society Time to tackle violence against women in Mali
The transition period could set the tone for new norms that future governments could live by.
Politics and Society Migrant disaster in Libya stoked by EU strategy
Detention centres and corrupt coast guards prey on migrants, but the EU continues to support Libyan border authorities.
Politics and Society What causes Africa’s coups? That is the question
Censuring coups isn’t enough – African and international actors should tackle the poor quality of democracy and governance.
Politics and Society Mali’s military takeover puts popular protests in the spotlight
Tired of bad governance and corruption, Mali’s citizens hope protests will bring political change.