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A fashion show in Mali's ancient city of Timbuktu promotes peace and local talent

Alphadi’s event showcased local talent and called for social cohesion amid ongoing violence, with regional leaders linking it to peace and development efforts.

  • A fashion show in Timbuktu, Mali, featured young models and local designers, emphasizing community resilience amid conflict.
  • Designer Alphadi urged Malians to reconnect with their roots, stating, "All those born in Timbuktu, return to your homeland".
  • Local officials praised the event as a symbol of hope and unity, calling it a 'caravan of peace and unity' in support of Timbuktu's revival.
  • The show highlighted the creativity of designers from Timbuktu, reinforcing the idea that "modernity is also here at home".
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A fashion show in Mali's ancient city of Timbuktu promotes peace and local talent

A famous African designer known as Alphadi has organized a peace caravan and fashion show to promote peace in the conflict-hit city of Timbuktu.

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