💨 Abstract

The annual Festival sur le Niger in Mali showcased music, art, theatre, and dance despite political instability, with Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger leaving ECOWAS and forming the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). The event took place amidst security concerns due to jihadist groups active nearby. Mali, a cultural hub, faces threats to its arts scene, with several festivals discontinued due to insecurity.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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