VOICED : Mali: railworkers nostalgia for the Dakar Bamako express

The video discusses the historical significance of the Bamako railway station, which connected Mali to Senegal for nearly a century. Since 2018, the station has been inactive, leading to economic and cultural impacts. Efforts are underway to preserve its history, including a collection of documents and a rehabilitation plan involving international partners. However, funding challenges remain.

What has happened to the Docker Bamako Express since May 2018?

What were the main reasons for the decline of the railway line?

What cultural significance did the railway have in Mali?

Who was Mama do Bakayoko and what was his role in the Rail Band?

What plans are being discussed for the rehabilitation of the railway?