“Too Much” Birth Rate

“Too Much” Birth Rate

These past few months have been anything but restful. These last few days have truly finished me off. My work has taken up an enormous amount of my time. The family, especially the final stages of the pregnancies, has been time-consuming. That said, as all things must...
Pleasing These Ladies

Pleasing These Ladies

Marriage and Seduction in Polygamy Being a polygamist means being involved in a daily affair of justice. This justice is not only material; it is also a matter of availability. Time is an extremely important factor in the bonds with and between wives. The husband of...
The Rainy Season!

The Rainy Season!

The rainy season is the time of year I love most in Mali. Even if I am sometimes forced to travel, I refuse to leave home during these few months. The smell of rain hitting the red earth, the sound, the family atmosphere around a cup of kinkéliba… all these moments I...
Education, Siblings, and Clans in Polygamy

Education, Siblings, and Clans in Polygamy

Siblings and Clans in Polygamy Arise from a Lack of Sound Education Life in polygamy is often summarized in terms of maternal siblings and clans, but it can only be understood by living it, by knowing the threads of education within its specific context. In the French...
Seli Tienî: The Festival of Eid

Seli Tienî: The Festival of Eid

The festival of Eid al-Fitr, which concludes the month of Ramadan, is a very important moment for Muslims worldwide. It brings a close to a month of fasting, the last ten days of which are often very grueling due to intensified nightly prayers. Eid, known as Seli...
1 Polygamy, 3 Pregnancies

1 Polygamy, 3 Pregnancies

The most beautiful announcement one can receive in this existence is, of course, that of a pregnancy. The mere thought of a child’s arrival is a ray of sunshine in the life of a woman, a man, and a family. What, then, can be said about the announcement of three...