Profile
Aminata Traoré is an author, politician, and political activist based in Mali. Her career is known for serving as Mali's Minister of Culture and Tourism from 1997 to 2000, a role she left to preserve her freedom of speech. With a robust academic background, including a doctorate in Social Psychology from the University of Caen, France, Traoré has been a fervent critic of globalization and its impacts on Africa, particularly criticizing Western economic policies and advocating for African self-reliance. Her opposition to the subsidization of Western cotton farmers exemplifies her critique of policies that disadvantage West African countries in the global market.Traoré's literary contributions include works like "L'étau. L'Afrique dans un monde sans frontières" (1999), "Le Viol de l'Imaginaire" (2002), and "L'Afrique humiliée" (2008), where she explores themes of cultural imperialism and economic exploitation. As a leading voice in the fight against neoliberal globalization, Traoré's work extends beyond Mali, proposing alternatives for a more equitable world order and advocating for the rights and dignity of African people.
