Since bridges were only build in large cities the pirogue is the only way to cross the river. Niger meaning the river of all rivers in Berberian is a place of daily business. Animals that are not able to cross the second part of the river branch are slaughtered and skin in Diafarabe. There is plenty of grilled beef in the evenings. Skin, bones and gutter are used for various different purposes.
Nothing is thrown away.
Polio is still a big treat to children in West Africa. While Imam is leaving his mosque, blind and paralyzed beggar is asking for charity at the stairway. Although there is no exit to an open sea the largest amount of fish in West Africa is caught in Mali. The market plays a very important role among Fulanis. People from different villages meet and catch up on the latest births, deaths, marriages and different important news.