The Council of Ministers of Mali, under the presidency of General Assimi Goita, met on November 13, 2026, in a session at the Palace of Koulouba. The council adopted several projects of texts, made nominations, and heard communications. The Minister of Urbanism, Housing, Domains, Territorial Planning, and Population presented a report on the adoption of texts related to the profession of Surveyor-Geotopographer. These texts aim to regulate the profession and create a unique national order for qualified professionals in the sector.
The new texts adopted by the Council of Ministers create a unique legal framework for the profession of Surveyor-Geotopographer and establish a single national order that brings together 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 the security of urban planning and development operations. The implementation of these texts is expected to protect citizens and investors, strengthen land governance, and harmonize the national system with international standards.
The Council of Ministers also adopted a decree allocating a land parcel to the Ministry of National Education. The parcel, measuring 4 hectares, 85 ares, and 42 centiares, is located in Badougou-Nafadji, a rural commune in the Mandé circle, Kati. The land is intended for the construction of an Excellence High School in Badougou-Nafadji. The new school will provide modern learning spaces and improve access to quality secondary education for students.
In addition to adopting new texts, the Council of Ministers made several nominations. These include the appointment of Seydou Malle as Secretary General of the Central Office for the Fight Against Illicit Enrichment, Antoine Zerbo as Director General of the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations du Mali, and Colonel-major Amadou Traore as Deputy Director General of the Military Instruction Hospital. Other nominations include Commissioner General of Brigade of Police Moussa Ag Infahi as Inspector General of Security and Civil Protection Services.
The Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Garde Sceaux, informed the Council of Ministers about Mali's participation in the 3rd Ministerial Meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, held on October 28, 2026, in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Malian delegation emphasized the country's progress in fighting corruption and impunity, including the establishment of specialized jurisdictions, the imprescriptibility of corruption offenses, and the creation of an agency for the recovery and management of seized or confiscated assets.
The Minister of Agriculture also informed the Council of Ministers about Mali's participation in a meeting of sectoral ministers focused on white papers and regional programs for cotton-textile, phosphate-fertilizer, and rice sectors. The meeting, held on October 23, 2026, in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, aimed to ensure political support for the orientations of the three sectors by 2040 and their regional programs for 2026-2030. The ministers approved the regional programs, which aim to transform at least 50% of cotton fiber produced in the Union, increase fertilizer consumption, and raise the self-sufficiency rate for rice.
The Council of Ministers' decisions and nominations reflect the ongoing efforts of the Malian government to improve governance, enhance security, and promote economic development. The adoption of new texts and the allocation of land for the construction of an Excellence High School demonstrate the government's commitment to improving the quality of education and infrastructure. The nominations of new officials in various sectors also underscore the government's efforts to strengthen its institutions and ensure effective service delivery.
Key points
- The Council of Ministers adopted new texts regulating the profession of Surveyor-Geotopographer and creating a unique national order for qualified professionals in the sector.
- The government allocated land for the construction of an Excellence High School in Badougou-Nafadji, aiming to improve access to quality secondary education.
- The Council of Ministers made several nominations, including Seydou Malle as Secretary General of the Central Office for the Fight Against Illicit Enrichment.
