Marionette festival in Mali defies threats from jihadi militants to celebrate culture
In a residential neighborhood in Mali’s capital, a parade of giant marionettes marched through the streets as motorcycles and taxis squeezed through the busy road, stopping at intervals to give way for the puppets. Rendez-Vous Chez Nous, which translates to “come to us” or “meet at our place” in French, was a three-day festival organized […]
NOV. 11, 2025











