A little bit of harissa… or how I ended up hosting the leader of the Tuareg rebellion in Niger for fifteen days. Life sometimes brings unexpected encounters. Some arise from chance, others from invitations, and a few from something as simple as sharing a meal. That is how I had the privilege of hosting Mohamed Ag Aoutchiki Kriska for about two weeks. He was a major figure in the Tuareg cause in Niger. Contrary to the simplified image often associated with Saharan rebellions,

Early Professional Years — Madagascar, 1969–1973