Colonel Assimi Goïta, President of the Transitional Government of Mali, has officially promulgated the country’s new Constitution following its overwhelming approval by the people in the referendum on June 18.
On Saturday evening, Colonel Assimi Goïta, President of the Transitional Government of Mali, announced the official promulgation of the country’s new Constitution. This decision comes after a referendum held on June 18, during which Malians voted with an overwhelming majority of 96.91% in favor of the constitutional project.
In an address to the Malian people, President Goïta expressed his pride and hope in this historic step for the country. He emphasized that the act of promulgating the Constitution marks the fulfillment of a demand made by the people during the national refoundation consultations. The democratic process demonstrated the maturity and responsibility of the Malian people in shaping their collective future.
Assimi Goïta also acknowledged that the draft Constitution sparked intense debates during the referendum campaign, but he pointed out that a free and open democratic debate took place without any censorship. He reminded that despite differing opinions, the overwhelming majority in favor of the new Constitution reflects the will of the Malian people to seize this opportunity for change and progress.
The new Constitution is designed to establish a democratic system rooted in Mali’s indigenous and social values while being open to external influences. According to Assimi Goïta, this Constitution will modernize the Malian state while preserving its identity and unique character.
The Transitional Government’s President declared that this new step marks the beginning of “Mali Kura,” a fresh start for the country. This new start will focus on developing a robust economy that serves the needs of the citizens. Goïta emphasized the importance of leveraging new technologies and valorizing the country’s natural resources while considering opportunities presented by the energy transition.
