On October 29, 2026, Mali's Prime Minister, General Abdoulaye Maïga, received the "Document of Bamako" to counter extremist discourse in the country. The document was presented by Ibrahim Kontao, first vice-president of the High Islamic Council of Mali, at the Bamako International Conference Center. The document aims to promote a discourse of peace and responsibility, and to prevent extremist discourse.
The Prime Minister praised the initiative of the High Islamic Council of Mali and congratulated all those who contributed to the document's development. He emphasized the importance of mobilizing institutions, public authorities, and the nation's components to counter hate speech, intolerance, and extremism. The Prime Minister highlighted the crucial role of religious leaders in promoting tolerance, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence.
The "Document of Bamako" is a contribution to the collective reflection on preventing extremist discourse and promoting a religious discourse that carries peace and responsibility. This initiative aligns with the spirit of the Reflection Committee on Preventing Troubles in the Religious Space, established by President of the Transition, General Assimi Goïta. The committee aims to strengthen consultation between religious actors and prevent situations that could compromise peace between communities.
The Prime Minister paid tribute to Mali's defense and security forces, praising their commitment and sacrifices in defending the country's territorial integrity, protecting people and goods, and preserving national security. He emphasized that the response to extremism must be comprehensive, integrating prevention, awareness, cooperation with communities, and dialogue with religious leaders and social actors.
The Prime Minister stressed that consolidating durable peace requires synergy between defense and security forces, public authorities, religious leaders, and populations. He called on organizations, civil society actors, and competent institutions to engage in the diffusion, appropriation, and implementation of the document's recommendations. The Prime Minister invited all Malians to work together to prevent divisions, consolidate relations between institutions and citizens, and create conditions for durable peace.
The official ceremony of the "Document of Bamako" marks the starting point for renewed mobilization and collective engagement in favor of peace, social cohesion, and national unity. The Prime Minister urged all stakeholders to translate reflections into concrete actions, and to make the values of tolerance, dialogue, and mutual respect a reality in daily life. He emphasized that peace is a common good that requires vigilance, solidarity, and commitment from all.
The Prime Minister concluded by emphasizing that the "Document of Bamako" is a call to collective responsibility, and that its impact will be measured by the ability of Malians to appropriate it and translate its recommendations into concrete actions. He expressed his hope that the document will contribute to promoting a culture of peace, tolerance, and coexistence in Mali.
Key points
- The Malian government receives a document to counter extremist discourse from the High Islamic Council.
- The document aims to promote a discourse of peace and responsibility and prevent extremist discourse.
- The government calls for collective engagement and mobilization to implement the document's recommendations.
