Mali has approved the initial assignments of 99 newly appointed magistrates and named new leaders for the Supreme Court as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s judicial system.
The decisions were taken on Thursday, October 15, during a session of the High Council of the Judiciary chaired by transitional President Assimi Goïta at the Koulouba Palace in Bamako.
Justice Minister Mamoudou Kassogué said the 99 magistrates, who have already taken their oaths, will be assigned to their first posts based on their rankings. The assignments are expected to allow them to begin serving in courts across the country.
The council also appointed a president and vice-president of the Supreme Court under the legal framework governing the institution. According to Kassogué, the appointments are intended to end a prolonged interim period at the court’s leadership. Further changes are expected as the judiciary addresses vacancies created by retirements since 2023.
The meeting also outlined reforms aimed at improving court operations and the administration of justice.
The latest decisions form part of broader efforts to renew judicial personnel and modernize Mali’s justice system.
