The renowned Malian Professor Aly Nouhoum Diallo, widely recognized as a wise elder, is actively engaged in discussions about the current and future state of his home country. 

While he doesn’t frequently share his opinions in public, his perspectives often stimulate thoughtful conversations. 

In May, the 86-year-old authored a column titled “Attention my colonels.”

As a former President of the ECOWAS parliament, WADR’s Sanni Moumouni Seibou caught up with him recently on his latest visit to Mali.

Here is his report voiced by Augustine Kollie.