Economy - 18 January 2026
Koulikoro Inaugurates Modern Market
Koulikoro, January 8, 2026 - Minister of Industry and Trade, Moussa Alassane Diallo, inaugurated the modern market in Koulikoro, attended by members of his cabinet, administrative, regional, and local authorities, as well as the President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Mali (CCIM).
Majestically located on the banks of the Niger River, the new market, equipped with modern amenities, forms part of the structural transformation initiated by President of the Transition, General Assimi Goïta, aimed at meeting the basic needs of the population and improving the sustainable supply of essential goods in the country.
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