Bamako Military Court Hosts Training Workshop on Criminal Procedure Reform

Bamako, December 3, 2025 - The Bamako Military Court organized a training workshop on the reform of the Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure, bringing together both civilian and military magistrates. The session was held with the support of the UNDP as part of the PROSMED project, contributing to Mali’s ongoing efforts to modernize its judicial system and strengthen the rule of law.

Unified Training Approach: Colonel-Major Boubacar Maïga, Director of Military Justice, emphasized the importance of cohesion within the judicial system and the consistent application of criminal procedures.

Adaptation to Contemporary Challenges: Mr. Olivier Tshibola, head of the PROSMED project, stressed the need for the judicial system to evolve alongside modern crimes and comply with international standards.

Strategic Reforms: Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Keeper of the Seals, Mr. Mamoudou Kassogue, highlighted that the reforms aim to provide a credible, coherent, and rights-respecting judicial system capable of addressing organized crime, cybercrime, terrorism, corruption, and offenses against public property.

Participants were encouraged to embrace the innovations, share best practices, and identify potential challenges to ensure harmonized and rigorous application of the laws.

The workshop reinforces Mali’s commitment to modernizing its judicial system through collaboration between the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Defense, and technical and financial partners.

This initiative reflects Mali’s broader strategy to build an efficient, accessible, and internationally-aligned justice system, capable of meeting contemporary legal and security challenges.