The National phase of the Inter-Malian dialogue for peace and reconciliation got underway on Monday.

The dialogue Initiated by the transitional authorities will last until next Friday, with the aim of restoring peace and national reconciliation in a country beset by conflict and terrorism.

At the end of these exchanges, recommendations will be made on the themes addressed, notably peace and national reconciliation, security, development and political and institutional issues.

Augustine Kollie has more in this report by WADR’s Bamako correspondent Aliou Thiam.