Ramata Sissoko Cisse

12/17/2025

The United States has recently strengthened entry restrictions affecting students from Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso—three countries classified among the Least Developed Countries in the world.

As a university professor, I have spent years encouraging young people to pursue higher education in the U.S. I know firsthand how powerful international education can be—I studied in Ukraine, continued my education in Kazakhstan, and spent formative time in Russia. Those experiences shaped who I am today.

From January 1st, 2026, many students—despite being admitted to U.S. universities—will not be able to travel because new F-1 student visas will be highly restricted. While those who already hold a valid visa may still enter, many others are left behind.

These students are not responsible for political crises or government decisions, yet they are becoming collateral victims.

Education should be a bridge between nations, not a casualty of politics. Investing in students means investing in a more stable and just future.

12/08/2025

You fight in life to reach your dream. Once at the top, your moral responsibility is to help others climb their own mountain.
Have a wonderful week!
Love ❤️ dron

08/29/2025

Open Letter to the International Community

Today, I wish to raise my voice in tribute not only to our beloved brother Moussa Mara, unjustly deprived of his freedom for having expressed his opinion, but also to our sister General Néma Sagara and all other political leaders and citizens who are currently detained in Mali for their ideas, their words, or their commitment.

I have known Moussa Mara for many years, and I remember vividly his visit to Atlanta, where his humility, openness, and love for Mali were evident. His imprisonment, like that of General Néma Sagara and many others, is a profound injustice that weakens our nation at a moment when unity and dialogue are most needed.

These arrests raise a fundamental question: how can a country move forward if its children, military leaders, politicians, and ordinary citizens are denied the right to share their thoughts, to question, and to contribute freely to the national debate? The diversity of opinions is not a danger—it is a wealth that strengthens democracy and builds peace.

Through this letter, I appeal to the international community to bear witness. Mali is going through a delicate and fragile period. If voices of reason, criticism, and patriotism are silenced, frustrations will only deepen and may push our nation toward greater instability.

We do not know what tomorrow holds. That is why each day must be dedicated to humility, mutual respect, and tolerance. Silencing those who love their country—whether politicians, soldiers, or ordinary citizens—only weakens our collective future. On the contrary, listening, engaging in dialogue, and allowing freedom of expression are the foundations of lasting peace and stability.

I therefore call for the immediate release of Moussa Mara, General Néma Sagara, and all political prisoners in Mali. Their contribution, rooted in patriotism and sincerity, is indispensable to the future of our nation.

History will judge us not only by our victories, but by the justice and humanity with which we treat one another.
Dr. Ramata Sissoo Cisse d

08/04/2025

The sleeping volcano is like the silence of submission. It makes no noise… until the day its energy breaks open the door to its scream 🤐!
Just Love ❤️
Love ❤️ Dron”

07/15/2025

While the rest of the world is fighting to educate all children, in Mali, a new narrative is gaining popularity: educated people are the problem of the country. Some children started to believe and may cause a long term effect. Mali needs help 😇

04/29/2025

We train students to see science with their naked eyes! Here mitosis in action!
I love building biological models using household items!
Love ❤️

11/21/2024

All researches show that water is the best drink. 💧
Let’s drink enough!

02/20/2024

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

Doucoure Madou, Mamadou Samake, Mori Kone

10/11/2023