In Northern Mali, Youth Feel Left Out of Progress

benefit – n. a good or helpful result or effect

slogan – n. a word or phrase that is easy to remember and is used by a group or business to attract attention

malaise – n. a problem or condition that harms or weakens a group, society, etc.

characterize – n. to describe the character or special qualities of (someone or something)

stipend – n. a usually small amount of money that is paid regularly to someone

stabilize – v. to stop quickly changing, increasing or getting worse

testimony – n. something that someone says especially in court of law while formally promising to tell the truth

factor – n. something that someone says especially in a court of law while formally promising to tell the truth