France and Mali agree on travel documents

In spite of tensions between France and Juntas in Sahel, Malian citizens will be allowed to enter Europe under new travel documents with the logo of the newly formed Alliance of Sahel States, says le Monde on April 18th.

After a tumultuous period that saw the expulsion of the French forces from the Sahel and the creation of the new Alliance of Sahel, France and Mali have reached a milestone towards normalization. 

The new passport, which contains the flag of the Alliance of Sahel States and its motto “one space, one people, one destiny” has been recognized by France after several months of procedure, according to diplomatic sources. It is produced by Idemia, a French company specialised in identity-related security services. 

Le Monde