Malians say they once appreciated French military support, but ‘things have changed’ Publié par admin | Jan 20, 2022 | Afrique-une | 0 | Political activist Ousmane Kalilou Maiga told FRANCE 24 that Malians once appreciated France’s military intervention in the country, but he believes that now, « France wants to maintain the status quo, so they can stay and control the region ».