Mali’s transitional president, Colonel Assimi Goïta, announced that the authorities plan to organize national consultations in April to review the charter governing political parties, in a move aimed at reassessing the framework regulating political pluralism. The announcement comes after the dissolution of political parties and the suspension of their activities since May 2025.
In a New Year address to the nation, Goïta said the review seeks to establish new rules for the creation of political parties and the regulation of their activities, in line with the requirements of the transitional period and taking into account considerations related to public order, security, and stability.
The transitional authorities had previously suspended the activities of political parties for three months between April and July 2024, citing the need to preserve public order. With restrictions remaining in place since May 2025, the military-led government maintains that the measures are part of a broader process to restructure political life in the country.
As part of preparations for the upcoming consultations, the transitional president announced the imminent formation of an organizing committee to oversee the process, with the authorities set to appoint its chair and determine the stakeholders who will take part in the discussions.
According to Goïta’s address, the consultations will address key issues, including the number of political parties allowed to operate, their future roles, rights and duties, as well as their responsibilities during the next phase.
So far, no official reactions have been issued by former political forces in Mali regarding the announcement, while the transitional authorities reiterate their commitment to implementing the recommendations of previous national consultations, which called for a new framework to regulate political pluralism and define the rules governing party activity in the country.