The Council of Ministers of Mali, under the presidency of General of the Army Assimi Goita, met in an ordinary session on September 25, 2026, at the Palace of Koulouba. The council examined and adopted several texts, including projects related to the creation, organization, and functioning of the General Inspection of Security and Civil Protection Services. These new texts aim to improve the governance of the security sector, addressing shortcomings in the current system that have arisen due to changes in the security context and institutional developments within the Armed Forces and Security.
The Council of Ministers also adopted projects of text related to the creation of the Malian Transport and Logistics Company and the approval of its statutes. This move is part of the government's efforts to better manage the country's supply chain and ensure the export of strategic products. The new company will be responsible for public road transport of people and goods, both within and outside the country. This development is expected to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of import and export operations.
The Minister of National Education informed the Council of Ministers about Mali's participation in the Day of School Excellence, held on September 4, 2026, in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The event, themed "Cultivating School Excellence in the Context of the Refoundation of the Burkinabè School," recognized 188 laureates from primary and secondary schools, teachers, and pedagogical supervisors. The minister also reported on the celebration of the International Literacy Day, held in Chiapas, Mexico, from September 8 to 9, 2026, which focused on the contribution of national policies and literacy programs to progress since 2015.
The Minister of Mines reported on Mali's participation in the first edition of the Energy, Mining, and Hydrocarbons Week, held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, from September 14 to 19, 2026. The event, coupled with the eighth edition of the West African Mining Activities Week, was themed "Governance of Extractive Resources: Geopolitical Stakes, Challenges, and Opportunities for African States." The ministers adopted several framework documents, including the General Framework for the Exploitation of Energy and Mining Resources of the Alliance of Sahel States.
The Minister of Energy and Water informed the Council of Ministers about Mali's participation in the 70th ordinary session of the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency, held in Vienna, Austria, from September 14 to 18, 2026. The conference brought together over 4,000 participants from the agency's 181 member states, as well as representatives of specialized organizations of the United Nations system and non-governmental organizations.
The new Inspection General of Security and Civil Protection Services will be responsible for ensuring that security and civil protection services are performing their assigned missions effectively. This development is part of a broader effort to improve the governance of the security sector in Mali. The country's security context has evolved significantly in recent years, and the new inspection service is expected to play a key role in addressing emerging challenges.
The adoption of these new texts and the participation of Mali in various international events reflect the government's efforts to address key challenges facing the country, including security, transportation, education, and energy. The Council of Ministers' decisions are expected to have a positive impact on the lives of Malians and contribute to the country's development.
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.
