2026 in Mali

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Events in the year 2026 inMali.

Incumbents

• President: Assimi Goïta
• Prime Minister: Abdoulaye Maïga
• National Committee for the Salvation of the People:
  • Chairman: Colonel Assimi Goïta
  • Spokesman: Colonel-Major Ismaël Wagué

Events

• 3 January – Seven employees are taken hostage in a jihadist attack on the Morila Gold Mine in Sikasso Region; all hostages are released the following evening. ^[1]
• 8 January – A ferry sinks after hitting rocks along the Niger River in Diré, Tombouctou Region, killing at least 38 people. ^[2]
• 11 January – Several people are abducted in a jihadist attack on three industrial sites in Kayes Region. ^[3]
• 19 January – The junta appoints Hilaire Bébien Diarra to head a new ministerial-level position in charge of the mining sector and superseding the Ministry of Mines. ^[4]
• 22 January – The government announces the imposition of nationwide fuel rationing in response to the blockade of supplies by jihadists. ^[5]

Holidays

See also: Public holidays in Mali

Source: ^[6]

• 1 January – New Year's Day
• 20 January – Armed Forces Day
• 16 March – Leylatoul Qadr
• 20 March – Korité
• 26 March – Martyrs' Day
• 6 April – Easter Monday
• 1 May – Labour Day
• 25 May – Africa Day
• 27 May – Tabaski
• 21 June – June Solstice
• 26 June – Ashura
• 26 August – The Prophet's Birthday
• 1 September – Prophet's Baptism
• 22 September – Independence Day
• 23 September – September Equinox
• 21 December – December Solstice
• 25 December – Christmas Day

References

1. Crowe, Portia (5 January 2026). "Suspected jihadists attack Mali's Morila mine". Reuters. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
2. "Dozens of people killed in ferry boat accident in northern Mali". AP News. 14 January 2026. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
3. "Gunmen attack three industrial sites in western Mali, kidnap civilians". Africanews. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
4. "Mali's junta creates a new ministerial-level post to oversee the mining sector". Africanews. 23 January 2026. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
5. "Mali's government moves to impose fuel rationing as al-Qaida-linked attacks cut off suppliesg". AP News. 2026-01-25. Retrieved 2026-01-25.
6. "Holidays and Observances in Mali in 2026". Time and Date. Retrieved 2026-01-06.