Mali: Army Claims Increased Power Five Years After Start of Transition

On July 13, 2026, Malian authorities reviewed five years of Transition, highlighting the strengthening of military and security forces. General Oumar Diarra outlined budget efforts, recruitments (9,183 for Police and Civil Protection), and partnerships with Russia, Turkey, China, and the AES. General Daoud Aly Mohammedine presented the expanded territorial coverage to police and gendarmerie, with over 130 security infrastructures delivered.