Baaba Maal Occupies Wall Street

Baaba Maal Occupies Wall Street

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Above, the legendary Baaba Maal speaks out about his solidarity with the 99% and the new youth-led global movement for change. The Occupy movement has spread across the world - as of today it has representation in 1,769 cities.

In many ways Africa is at the core of the Occupy movement - what other continent is as besieged with poverty and centuries of corporate f*ckery?

So it's time: we're reclaiming the concept of occupation, and Occupy'ing Africa. Let's go.

Military official wearing green beret and camouflage uniform signs documents at desk while four officials stand behind, with Malian flag and African artwork in background.
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