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  1. Nassy avatar

    Re: Blogging on situation in Mali

    by Nassy 02 April 2012

    I've always wanted to go to Timbuktu and festival au desert. Though recent events make me wonder if Mali will ever be safe enough in…

  2. jon667 avatar

    Re: overland travel from Casablanca (or Morocco) to Dakar

    by jon667 02 April 2012

    Yes, we are keeping a close eye on Mali. Hopefully the situation will change when we are looking to go in early 2013. I'll search for…

  3. daviddaoud avatar

    RE: Crossed Crocodiles: Analysis of the Coup in Mali

    by daviddaoud 02 April 2012

    rforensky, I just found this at AntiWar.com: Tuaregs Seize Timbuktu as Mali Junta Scrambles http://news.antiwar.com/2012/04/01/tuaregs-s…

  4. maggiedoon avatar

    Accra to Monrovia during the rainy season?

    by maggiedoon 02 April 2012

    Hi everyone, This is my first time on this forum, I am sorry if this has been asked before, but I am wondering if anyone has any current…

  5. rforensky avatar

    RE: Crossed Crocodiles: Analysis of the Coup in Mali

    by rforensky 02 April 2012

    It should be interesting to see how things play out in Mali.

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    RE: Blogging on situation in Mali

    by rforensky 02 April 2012

    The 'Festival In The Desert Trip' and 'A Few Of My Best' photo albums on Facebook were interesting. Your portrait shots reflect the diversit…

  7. fromhere2timbuktu avatar

    Blogging on situation in Mali

    by fromhere2timbuktu 01 April 2012

    If you are looking for a view from a traveller's perspective on the events in Mali check out my blog: *http://www.fromhere2timbuktu.co.uk*…

  8. Kerry_and_Alex avatar

    Sierra Leone

    by Kerry_and_Alex 01 April 2012

    Hi everyone, We just got back from a brilliant month’s holiday in Sierra Leone and wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed it, and…

  9. owadavid avatar

    Reduction In Burkina Faso Visa Costs April 2012?

    by owadavid 01 April 2012

    Just thought I'd share this: http://www.burkinafasovisa.co.uk/consul/ Burkinabe consulate in UK has reduced the price of a visa, quite…

  10. bcfarley avatar

    RE: Safety in Burkina Faso/Cote d'Ivoire/Guinea

    by bcfarley 01 April 2012

    Hi Kira (& anyone else with advice) I'm travelling overland with my husband from the Gambia through to Ghana and down to South Africa,…

  11. Nassy avatar

    RE: For travellers thinking of going to Mali

    by Nassy 01 April 2012

    Things sound like they are going from bad to worse... Why would you want to go? Sadly the Libyan intervention hasn't gone at all well…

  12. aminata avatar

    RE: Travelling in Mali

    by aminata 01 April 2012

    (well, not sure why that link is crossed out..?!)..

  13. aminata avatar

    Re: Travelling in Mali

    by aminata 01 April 2012

    I don't think it is possible really to make any plans about Mali at the present moment until we see which way the country is headed after…

  14. WanderinWilco avatar

    For travellers thinking of going to Mali

    by WanderinWilco 31 March 2012

    If you are heading that way, the [FCO|http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/mali/9178022/Foreign-Office-advises-Br…

  15. EarlMike avatar

    Driving through Senegal

    by EarlMike 30 March 2012

    Hi I am planning a trip down through west Africa, originaly planning on going through Mali, but with recent events am looking to keep…

  16. ihal avatar

    Re: Security

    by ihal 29 March 2012

    +I decided to travel the SAHARA instead!+ +That was some pretty epic trolling.+ I hear Mali is lovely at this time of year.

  17. daviddaoud avatar

    Crossed Crocodiles: Analysis of the Coup in Mali

    by daviddaoud 29 March 2012

    I just found this in my inbox from the Crossed Crocodiles website, and thought I'd share it. _*Analysis Of The Coup In Mali*_ http://cro…

  18. daviddaoud avatar

    RE: Military coup

    by daviddaoud 29 March 2012

    I just found this in my inbox from the Crossed Crocodiles website, and thought I'd share it. _*Analysis Of The Coup In Mali*_ http://cro…

  19. skunkman44 avatar

    RE: Peace Corps Mali

    by skunkman44 29 March 2012

    "Skunkman does make some fair points" Thank you. It seems difficult for some Americans out there to be faced with reality.... Just…

  20. Simsy avatar

    RE: Peace Corps Mali

    by Simsy 29 March 2012

    It must be so reassuring for you to know that the state Dept of the US of A will not put your son in jeopardy because lets face it, they…

  21. John__W avatar

    Re: Peace Corps Mali

    by John__W 28 March 2012

    Hi Pam -- I'm a currently serving Mali volunteer who will end my service in two months. 1.) Regarding the long pants: it's true, you WILL…

  22. psh82764 avatar

    Re: Peace Corps Mali

    by psh82764 28 March 2012

    Thank all for your suggestions. I appreciate the guidance.

  23. daviddaoud avatar

    RE: Peace Corps Mali

    by daviddaoud 28 March 2012

    Pam, please see the article I just posted on this forum: Mali Neighbors to Use ‘All Options’ to Reverse Coup A group of West African…

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    Mali Neighbors to Use ‘All Options’ to Reverse Coup

    by daviddaoud 28 March 2012

    A group of West African leaders warned of potential military action to restore the democratically elected government by John Glaser, March…

  25. taharqa avatar

    RE: Peace Corps Mali

    by taharqa 28 March 2012

    skunkman, your points about American foreign policy are well taken, and history is pretty clear that the US engages in quite a bit of…

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