Mali’s military president, Assimi Goïta, has taken decisive action against corruption, sending 11 ministers to jail over an alleged 80 billion CFA scandal. The crackdown is part of a broader effort to hold public officials accountable for financial misconduct.
The jailed ministers are embroiled in a corruption scandal linked to the purchase of a presidential jet, with allegations of embezzling millions of dollars. This development follows a pattern of Mali prosecuting high-profile cases involving former officials accused of financial misappropriation.
In a similar case, a former FIFA council member was arrested in August 2023 on allegations of embezzling $28 million of public funds, though they were later granted provisional release. The Malian government’s efforts to address corruption have been evident in such prosecutions ¹ ².
President Goïta’s administration has signaled a commitment to transparency and accountability, taking steps to ensure that public officials are held responsible for their actions. The outcome of these trials will likely have significant implications for Mali’s fight against corruption.