In Mali’s 2.5 million-resident capital, 40,000 locals protect this February festival from Instagram crowds
At 6:47 AM in Bamako, the Niger River reflects golden light while the scent of burning frankincense drifts from the National Museum’s courtyard. Most of Mali’s 2.5 million residents are already awake, preparing for another day in a city that hosts only 50,000 annual visitors. While Morocco’s festivals draw millions with Instagram-perfect moments, Bamako’s cultural … Lire plus









