In France, the Malian diaspora shows support for the military government

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: April 28, 2026Country: France

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In France, the Malian diaspora shows support for the military government

The Malian diaspora gathered in Montreuil, near Paris, to support the Malian transitional government following attacks by jihadists and Tuareg separatists. Several hundred people participated in this rally, showing solidarity with their relatives remaining in Mali. The Malian community in France is estimated to be 80,000 strong.

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