Mali’s Council of Ministers Meeting Highlights Youth Achievements and Cultural Initiatives
Key Decisions from April 23, 2025 Session
The Council of Ministers of Mali convened on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Koulouba Palace under the leadership of Transition President Army General Assimi Goita. The session addressed several important national matters, focusing on youth development, cultural initiatives, and public health concerns.
Youth and Sports Achievements
U-17 Football Team’s Continental Success
The Malian under-17 national football team, Les Aiglonnets, secured a silver medal at the 2025 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco (March 28 – April 19). Their impressive performance earned qualification for the 2025 U-17 World Cup in Qatar this November. The Ministry of Youth and Sports is collaborating with the Malian Football Federation to prepare the team for this global competition.
Participation in UN ECOSOC Youth Forum
Mali actively participated in the ECOSOC Youth 2025 Forum (April 15-17) in New York, themed “Youth at the Forefront of Innovation”. The delegation highlighted government programs supporting youth employment, financial inclusion, and civic participation. This engagement helped expand Mali’s international partnerships for youth development initiatives.
Cultural Sector Developments
Voluntary Insurance for Cultural Workers
The government launched a Voluntary Insurance for Culture program, a social security scheme benefiting private sector workers in culture, handicrafts, and tourism. This initiative aligns with President Goita’s vision for improved healthcare coverage and national solidarity, aiming to reach one million beneficiaries annually.
Timbuktu 2025 Artistic and Cultural Biennial
The national government announced plans for the Timbuktu 2025 Artistic and Cultural Biennial, Mali’s largest cultural competition featuring all 19 regions and Bamako District. The event will occur in three phases (July, September, December 2025) under the theme “Culture, a foundation for the anchoring of the 4th Republic”.
Public Health Update
The Minister of Health reported a concerning rise in dengue fever cases. President Goita urged citizens to strictly follow preventive health measures to control disease transmission.
Source: Mali24