Emblem

How significant can a piece of cloth be, one might wonder, until it's draped across shoulders symbolizing regional unity amidst political shifts? This was the atmosphere on Monday when President Assimi Goïta of Mali was ceremoniously handed a flag representing the Confederation of Sahel States. The occasion, a grand affair, brought together dignitaries and ministers, all present to witness a small yet significant moment of history. The flag, admired by many, was described as “a very beautiful flag that will be brought to…