Background: The Sudanese Republic and Senegal became independent of France in 1960 as the Mali Federation. When Senegal withdrew after only a few months, what formerly made up the Sudanese Republic was renamed Mali. Rule by dictatorship was brought to a close in 1991 with a transitional government and in 1992 when Mali's first democratic presidential election was held. After his reelection in 1997, President Alpha KONARE continued to push through political and economic reforms and to fight corruption. In keeping with Mali's two-term constitutional limit, he stepped down in 2002 and was succeeded by Amadou TOURE.
January 19th 2008Africa » Mali » District of Bamako It's important for me to praise the master drummers who taught me so generously in Bamako at the Djembe Hotel, and to tell aspiring djembe players in America about the value of going to Mali and learn ... 5 photos[full story]
January 16th 2008Africa » Mali » District of Bamako » Bamako Hi Folks,
What Kevin forgot to mention last night is that I am being treated for Malaria and not dying, really! Thanks for all the love and support. I generally feel a bit better in the morning, a ... 7 photos[full story]
January 15th 2008Africa » Mali » District of Bamako We've been a long time on the road, all the way up to Timbucktou the fabled city and Essekane to see the festival in the desert--it was a most bumpy road, our bodies are rocked to the core, wiped out ... 2 photos[full story]
January 6th 2008Africa » Mali » District of Bamako » Bamako We have had an amzing past couple of days. Thanks to Jeremy and Sega, we have had a fantastic journey to Sega's village 3 hours NW of Bamako. Yesterday morning we loaded up our gear into a minibus, dr ... [full story]
January 4th 2008Africa » Mali » District of Bamako » Bamako The last few days here have been busy busy fun.
Jack and Sharon are here with us now, settling in to African life. Its great to see them and to share this experience with them!
Yesterday we ... 1 photos[full story]
January 2nd 2008Africa » Mali » District of Bamako » Bamako January 2nd--here in Bamako, playing drums everyday, learning a lot, classes in the morning and afternoon and into the night, hanging out with great teachers at the Djembe Hotel. Jeremy and Tewa have ... 2 photos[full story]
December 21st 2007Africa » Mali » District of Bamako » Bamako After crossing into the Malian side we drove for half an hour or so to a place where we have to go through customs. The people have been very nice so far waving at us as we pass through, I am loving i ... 32 photos[full story]
December 27th 2007Africa » Mali » District of Bamako » Bamako Hi Everyone!
So we've been here for a few days now, how many? Its easy to loose track of time in a way. We all keep forgetting what day it is. We're really happy staying here with Jeremy and his f ... [full story]
December 24th 2007Africa » Mali » District of Bamako » Bamako We've finally made it to Bamako and are settling in to a new space, languages, and yummy food.
We had a really long trip here, but it was very cool. After a great send off by the Liskas and Colle ... [full story]
December 15th 2007Africa » Mali » District of Bamako » Bamako Happy Holidays!
We are in the final stages of planning for a new adventure, a new continent, a new year. Next Friday Dec 21 we leave our beloved and comfy home in Davis for time with the Liska-Ro ... [full story]
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