Mali’s National Transitional Council has unanimously approved a new national charter for peace and reconciliation, marking a significant step toward restoring stability and cohesion in the country.
Presented by Army Corps General Ismaël Wagué, Minister of Reconciliation, the charter was adopted during an extraordinary session and comprises a preamble, 16 titles, 39 chapters, and 106 articles.
It focuses on promoting peace, strengthening security, enhancing social cohesion, and consolidating unity through national reconciliation, all rooted in principles such as democracy, the rule of law, social justice, and good governance.
Initiated after the termination of the 2015 Algiers peace agreement in January 2024, the charter emerged from an inter-Malian dialogue led by transitional president Army General Assimi Goïta.
It promotes values including tolerance, dialogue, accountability, and anti-corruption, while encouraging the use of local conflict resolution mechanisms.
Though separatist rebel groups did not participate in the drafting process, the charter is expected to serve as a foundation for Mali’s future peace and development agenda.
Its official promulgation by President Goïta is anticipated in the coming days.
