How a father passes Mali’s history on to his son I Africa Direct Documentary

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How a father passes Mali’s history on to his son I Africa Direct Documentary


Bréhima Sissoko is the heritage guide at the Fort of Medine, a former colonial outpost in the Kayes region of Mali.

For nearly three decades, he has worked to preserve this historical site, restoring the crumbling building, collecting historical stories and documents, and guiding visitors through its history.

Now, as he is getting old,…

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  1. In Africa Presidents and generals, ministers and state executives do the same with their children , they retire and they leave their job to their children. Aboubacar will not see many visitors in this museum, as his father has not seen much.

  2. It's wonderful to see history being preserved for future generations & to remind people of how things happened. The father teaching his son is a wonderful legacy to ensure the passing on of history & allowing the son to have a job as well. I hope the government has listed it as a protected site & has it listed as a tourist hot spot so that more people know of it's importance & exhistance.