Students are back to school in Mali after the government officially authorised their reopening and the resumption of classes — which saw several delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, not everyone sees the move in a positive light — as although the government has provided masks for the students, some teachers deplore a lack of disinfectant products and soap for hand washing. Many others doubt the ability to uphold social distancing guidelines in crowded classrooms.
Mali has officially registered some 8,000 cases of Covid-19 and more than 320 deaths. Many parents and school staff are concerned about these figures rising.
Hamidou Coulibaly, Treasurer of the School Management Committee (CGS) of the Lassa Basic School, appears a bit frustrated with the situation.
Malian authorities also announced the resumption of cultural, artistic and tourist activities from today as well as the “reopening of cultural infrastructure and places of recreation.
