"This question of eco-responsible architecture affects everyone. Even though we know we're not the biggest energy consumers in the Sahel, we still suffer the consequences," she says. "So it's ...

This year, a traditional village was built on the edge of the Niger river that runs through the Mali capital for the ... in their ancient rituals and their architecture with clay and thatch ...

In the West African country of Mali, masks and puppets play an important role in traditional culture ... wooden sculptures and architecture. Dances and parades are used to tell the story of ...

That decision set her on a path from Mali to Belgium, where she earned her architecture degree ... Sy demonstrates how traditional materials can meet modern needs while respecting the environment.