Mamoudou Gassama: Travelling is a rite of passage for many Malians

Mamoudou Gassama’s four-storey dash to save a small boy in France is a reminder of another Malian hero who gained international prominence for a brave rescue.

In January 2015, Lassana Bathily was credited with saving the lives of six hostages including a baby during an extremist attack on a Jewish supermarket in Paris. He led them to a safe hiding