The Camel's Knees

I often write about the concept of solidarity. But there is one aspect of Malian culture that’s not so “solid.” Talibizey as they are call...

One of the most important things my fiancé has helped me to understand is why people call me anasara or tubob . Greetings are incredibly ...

The more time I spend around French people (or other Europeans who speak French) the more I realize I speak very West African French. And ...

On est Ensemble is a West-African French phrase which literally means « We’re together » but more figuratively speaks to the system of so...

First rain in Gao and I discovered another human universal: kids love to puddle stomp. 

Though it is tiring to be going around town on a bike—from my house along the river to work one way is over 4km—I enjoy how it allows me t...

The Dogon are a people unique to Mali. It is said they sought refuge from wild beasties in the cliffs of the Bandiagara Escarpement when it ...