In what is possibly one of the funniest international relations stories I've ever read, it seems that the title of this article is true. The Malian government gave Francois Hollande, President of France, a gift of a baby camel on his triumphant visit to Mali in February. The gift was to thank the president for invading Mali and fighting back the northern Islamist rebels. Unfortunately for the president, the family he tasked to take care of the camel must have misunderstood their task, because they slaughtered and then ate it.
Oops.
The Malian government has promised to replace this camel with a "bigger and better-looking camel." (thanks NYT) To avoid future embarrasment, they will send this new and improved camel directly to France.
Random Kate Thoughts: Good grief. This story just made my day. I could say all kinds of things about international relations and camels, probably make some hoof-related jokes, but it's been a long day and I'm going to Senegal tomorrow, so just read the actual article here and enjoy. At least you didn't eat the French President's camel.
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