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Chef du Bureau - Kata Data Alhousseini Ma�ga
Kata has served as the Chef du Bureau since late 2003. He comes from a
small village, Baji-Haoussa, in
Ansongo, but has lived in Gao for several years now. He
was formerly an English teacher, so he speaks fluent English as well as
French, Songha�, and Bambara. His university studies were in English
and American literature, including a thesis on the poetry of Walt Whitman.
He also has a strong knowledge of the amazing local history of Gao and Mali
in general.
Staff Member - Mahamane Boubou Ma�ga
Mahamane has worked for the Gao Regional Bureau of Tourism since 2001. He is a lifelong resident of Gao and speaks French, Songha�, and Bambara. He is knowledgeable about both the history and sites of Gao.
Staff Member - Aboubacar Sidick N. Kon�
Aboubacar has worked with the Gao Regional Bureau of Tourism since 2006. He started with OMATHO in the Kidal region in 2005. Aboubacar's university studies were in history and archeology. He is responsible for tourism statistics for the Gao bureau of tourism. Mr. Kon� comes from Bamako.
Office Volunteer - Mahamane "Anthony" Tour�
Anthony volunteers his services around the office. He knows more about the history of Gao than almost anyone in town and is a wonderful resource for those that want to know more than the standard things found in guidebooks about Gao. Want to know about the Songha� Empire's fated "Cattle Charge"? Anthony is the man that can fill in the details.
Office Volunteer - Mohamed Tour�
Mohamed Tour� also helps out around the office. He is also an official tour guide and the president of the local guide association. He can help visitors to arrange trips or can accompany them as a guide. He also owns his own pirogue with motor and can take visitors on Dune Rose trips and to see the hippos of Tasharan.