Mali's Council of Ministers Adopts New Texts and Makes Nominations

The Council of Ministers of Mali, under the presidency of General of the Army Assimi GOITA, met in ordinary session on November 13, 2026, at the Palace of Koulouba. The council adopted several projects of texts, made nominations, and heard communications from various ministers. The meeting was held in accordance with the country's regulatory framework.

The Council adopted projects of texts related to the profession of Surveyor-Topographer. The new texts create a unique legal framework governing the profession and establish a single national order grouping all qualified professionals in the sector. This development aims to improve the organization of the profession, enhance the quality of topographic and land works, reduce land conflicts, and increase security for urban planning and development.

The Council also adopted a decree allocating a land parcel to the Ministry of National Education. The parcel, measuring 4 hectares 85 ares 42 centiares, is located in Badougou-Nafadji, Commune rurale du Mandé, and is intended for the construction of an Excellence High School. The new school will provide modern learning spaces and improve access to quality secondary education for students.

The Council made several nominations, including that of Seydou MALLE as Secretary General of the Central Office for the Fight against Illicit Enrichment, and Antoine ZERBO as Director General of the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations du Mali. Other nominations were made in various ministries, including Defense, Security, Foreign Affairs, Mines, Health, and Culture.

The Minister of Justice and Human Rights informed the Council about Mali's participation in the 3rd Ministerial Meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, on October 28, 2026. The Malian delegation highlighted the country's progress in fighting corruption and impunity, including the establishment of specialized jurisdictions and the creation of an agency for the recovery and management of seized or confiscated assets.

The Minister of Agriculture reported on Mali's participation in a meeting of sectoral ministers on white papers and regional programs for cotton-textile, phosphate-fertilizer, and rice sectors, held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, on October 23, 2026. The meeting aimed to ensure political support for the orientations of the three sectors and their regional programs for 2026-2030.

The Minister of Women's Promotion, Child and Family informed the Council about the upcoming celebration of the 37th Edition of the World Children's Day. The event is an opportunity for Mali to reaffirm its commitment to protecting children's rights and promoting their well-being.

Key points

• The Council of Ministers adopted new texts regulating the profession of Surveyor-Topographer.
• The Council made several nominations in various ministries.
• Mali participated in international meetings on corruption and agricultural development.