Mali terror hotel is the choice for diplomats and politicians

Mali terror hotel is the choice for diplomats and politicians

Alfousséni Sidibe, an office worker in Bamako, said the Radisson was the choice of diplomats and politicians for meetings and normally heavily-guarded, writes Aislinn Laing.

"This is one of the biggest hotels in Mali and because of the mining conference, I believe there are many people inside," he told The Telegraph.

"The security police and gendarme are all rushing there. Life in Bamako is normally peaceful so this is a big shock for everyone."