Tagged: Mali

24 Jan

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What the heck is happening in Mali? (and why you should care)

by · January 24, 2013 · 2 Comments

Tuareg people spread across five nations in the central Sahara have long sought independence. But last January rebels in Northen Mali began a movement for succession. (Photo via magharebia.com)

Until a couple weeks ago, you probably didn’t think much about Mali, the large, former French colony that spans North and West Africa. I know I didn’t. But then we started hearing about French troops invading northern Mali, and militants kidnapping foreign workers in Algeria and that this all somehow connected to the fall of [...]

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19 Apr

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Five ‘can’t miss’ foreign bands playing Seattle this month

by · April 19, 2012 · 1 Comment

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Concert season is upon us, and what better time to discover some new music? Starting next week, a slew of amazing bands from overseas are playing in Seattle. Some have enough domestic charm that you’ll barely detect their accents, while others mix rock music with traditional African and Middle Eastern sounds. Here’s a rundown of [...]

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