Mali, a landlocked Sahelian country where Mamadou Diaby is from, has experienced outward migration of its populations since pre-colonial times. A movement that has grown in recent decades; drought, economic crisis and political problems. Our guest explains it to us through the story of his personal experience.
In such a context, only one option: escape.
Like many, his goal is not an installation in Europe but in North Africa. At 20, he left with the hope of a better life in Algeria. He quickly realizes that poverty pushes some men to awaken their lowest instincts. Our guest tells us about two years of migration, of violence where death is constantly on the prowl.
He treads the lands of Europe, finally, after two years of wandering. But in what state ? This young man of 22 years is now suffering from hepatitis B which threatens to become hepatitis C. The consumption of salt water is damaging his body which is suffering.
Democracy must be a brotherhood; otherwise it’s a hoax “
said Antoine de St Exupéry, this is also what Mamadou Diaby tells us.
He realizes that misery has invaded the French metropolises which can no longer manage it. We advise him to turn to our generous and welcoming provinces “where integration is easier“. Thus, it is the Limousin, Limoges and popular relief and other associations that reach out to him.
What pride in the eyes of our limousine from the end of the world when he talks about his title received by the department committee: Limousin of the year 2021!
” My mom cried when she found out “. A full-time employee, he gives up his free time to carry out visits to the most needy because ” I have to give back what this country gave me “. No doubt also to escape the ghosts of his companions in misfortunes who have lost their lives and who often return during his sleepless nights.
France Bleu hopes you had an exciting trip with Mamadou Diaby, a Limousin from Mali.