🇲🇱 #Mali’s media regulator has ordered the definitive suspension of FRANCE 24 and RFI in the country, a month after its ruling military junta made accusations that they reported “false allegations” of abuse by the Malian army Our regional correspondent Sam Bradpiece reports ⤵️ | FRANCE 24 English

#France’s 🇫🇷 announcement Thursday that it will withdraw its troops from #Mali 🇲🇱 was anticipated. But some worry the pull-out will result in a #security vacuum that will embolden jihadi groups to increase their power | FRANCE 24 English

Au 🇲🇱 #Mali les récents coups d'état ont sérieusement dégradé la relation avec la 🇫🇷 #France. Dans cette région stratégique du #Sahel, on assiste à un retournement d'alliance, les militaires au pouvoir à #Bamako privilégiant désormais le soutien #russe Retrouvez l'émission complète ➡ https://f24.my/8M9S.f | FRANCE 24

Music In Mali: Life Is Hard, Music Is Good is a feature-length music documentary about the musicians, dancers and people of Mali who every day create inspiring heartfelt music in some of the most difficult living conditions in West Africa. In Mali, history is passed down through songs containing powerful lyrics and compelling parables about life. This rich musical tradition is quickly being lost to modern advances and a volatile political and social situation in West Africa. The culture is chang