Médine Market in Bamako: Where Everything is Made and Sold

Adama Konaté sells imported bicycles from France, the United States, England, Canada, and China, but at the new Médine market, he not only trades two-wheeled vehicles but also repairs and assembles new bike frames.

The merchant also offers a variety of other products beyond bicycles, including vehicle accessories that can be found on the ‘Diguèbakonona’ marketplace area where customers can also acquire some agricultural equipment difficult to find elsewhere.

His neighbor, Drissa Traoré, is an artisan who says ‘I offer various articles to my clients, such as ovens, wedding trousseau boxes, stoves and peanut grinders all made in-house.’ He has been working at this new market for over a year and earns a decent living.

He expresses gratitude to God saying that his current situation is better than before,’ noting ‘the prices of equipment vary depending on the model.’

Adama Konaté concludes by inviting young people to show discipline in their work.

Fousseyni Sangaré, a seller of agricultural equipment, mentions ‘that with each approaching rainy season, farmers come to buy various agricultural equipment such as plows, rakes and other soil working tools.’

He also notes ‘this year, we face challenges in delivering equipment to certain rural areas due to insecurity. The majority of the equipment I sell comes from the Koutiala region. I thank my loyal clients who remain faithful despite the decrease in their purchasing power,’

Adama Konaté says it’s been 27 years since he started repairing, assembling and trading bicycles,’ offering various models with prices varying depending on characteristics.’ He believes ‘the market is currently booming due to the hydrocarbons crisis.