The Council of Ministers of Mali, under the presidency of General Assimi Goita, met in a regular session on September 25, 2026, at the Palace of Koulouba. The meeting focused on several key issues aimed at improving the country's security and transport sectors. According to a communiqué released after the meeting, the Council adopted several draft texts and heard communications from various ministers. These decisions are part of the government's efforts to enhance governance and efficiency in critical sectors.
One of the significant decisions made during the meeting was the adoption of draft texts related to the creation, organization, and functioning of the General Inspection of Security and Civil Protection Services. This move aims to improve the governance of the security sector, which has been facing challenges due to the evolving security context and institutional changes within the armed forces and security agencies. The new inspection body will oversee the proper execution of missions assigned to security and civil protection services.
The Council also adopted draft texts for the creation of the Malian Transport and Logistics Company and the approval of its statutes. This decision is driven by the need to better manage the country's supply chain and ensure the export of strategic products. The Malian economy heavily relies on road transport for the movement of export and import products, as well as for exchanges between production, commercialization, and consumption areas. The new company will be responsible for public road transport of people and goods within and outside the country.
The Minister of National Education informed the Council about Mali's participation in the Day of School Excellence, held on September 4, 2026, in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The event, themed "Cultivating Excellence," brought together participants from various countries to discuss and share experiences on enhancing education quality. This participation reflects Mali's commitment to improving its education sector and promoting excellence among its students.
The creation of the Malian Transport and Logistics Company is expected to address several challenges faced by the government in import and export operations. These challenges include warehousing, transportation, handling, and storage of products. By having a dedicated logistics company, the government aims to ensure the availability, accessibility, quality, and quantity of strategic products across the country. This move is part of a series of reforms aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the country's import and export operations.
The General Inspection of Security and Civil Protection Services was initially created by Ordinance No. 0055/P-RM on September 27, 2000. However, after several years of implementation, the texts governing its organization and functioning have shown insufficiencies. The new draft texts adopted by the Council aim to address these shortcomings and adapt to the current security context. This reform is expected to enhance the performance and accountability of security and civil protection services.
The Council of Ministers' decisions reflect the government's ongoing efforts to reform and improve key sectors in Mali. The adoption of these new texts is expected to have a positive impact on the country's security, transport, and logistics sectors. The implementation of these reforms will be closely watched, as they are crucial for enhancing governance, security, and economic efficiency in Mali.
Key points
- The Council of Ministers adopted new texts on the creation of the General Inspection of Security and Civil Protection Services and the Malian Transport and Logistics Company.
- These reforms aim to improve governance in the security sector and enhance the efficiency of transport and logistics operations.
- The decisions were made under the presidency of General Assimi Goita, as part of efforts to address current challenges in key sectors.
