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Mali

Republic of Mali

Civil law (French tradition)Republic under transitional military-led governmentIndexed· 2026-08-03
Capital
Bamako
Population
23,300,000
Languages
French, Bambara
Currency
XOF

Mali · Constitution

Constitution of Mali

Approved by referendum in June 2023 and promulgated in July, replacing the 1992 constitution. Strengthens presidential powers, creates a Senate, and makes national languages official with French as a working language. Transitional institutions remain in place pending full electoral restoration.

The constitutional text

Approved by referendum in June 2023 and promulgated in July, replacing the 1992 constitution. Strengthens presidential powers, creates a Senate, and makes national languages official with French as a working language. Transitional institutions remain in place pending full electoral restoration.

Separation of powers

Formally a presidential system with a Prime Minister and bicameral legislature under the 2023 text; in practice transitional authorities exercise combined executive and legislative functions pending elections.

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