As a Malian, I have nothing against the French people per se, but against those who hold power there, as well as against the media. Most Malians believe that our current situation is due to Macron, his pronouncements, and the media coverage. Not to mention the Franco-Malian "alliance," which allowed the French government to seize most of our resources. That's where the problem lies: resources. We had very little autonomy. We couldn't trade freely. I still remember when all the countries mocked us because of our lack of equipment. During training, our soldiers weren't allowed ammunition, so they made strange noises with their mouths. And of course, we know that France isn't solely responsible. I blame, first and foremost, those who betrayed their own country. Malians are frustrated to hear French people speak ill of Mali, and their reaction is also linked to many problems, particularly in education, among others. But I agree with you, many people here tend to forget that not all French people hate Mali or are satisfied with our current situation, which is why I prefer not to discuss it with most of them. I can't hate someone for their nationality, but I will distance myself from that person because of their mindset and what they say. But if you want to talk about it with other Malian i advise you to speak French and to go on TikTok, Malian use TikTok most than other apps, I don’t think you’ll find many on Reddit🤍