The transitional authorities in Mali, led by General Assimi Goïta, have announced plans to hold national consultations in April aimed at reshaping the rules governing political party activity in the country.
The announcement comes months after a decision to dissolve all political parties and suspend their activities in May 2025.
In a New Year address, the transitional president said the review seeks to “establish new conditions” for the creation of political parties and the regulation of their work, in line with what he described as a transitional phase requiring the preservation of public order and security.
He added that an organising committee would soon be formed to oversee the dialogue, with the authorities appointing its chair and determining the participants.
The consultations are expected to focus on key issues, including setting limits on the number of authorised political parties and redefining their roles, responsibilities and rights in the period ahead.
This is not the first time party activity has been suspended in Mali, as the authorities previously imposed a similar three-month suspension between April and July 2024.
So far, no official reactions have been recorded from former political leaders inside the country in response to the announcement.
