Mali receives document to counter extremist discourse
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Bamada.net
Malian Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga received the Bamako Document on deconstructing extremist discourse on 29 October 2026. Ibrahim Kontao, first vice-president of the High Islamic Council of Mali, presented it in Bamako and called on Muslims to circulate it, according to Bamada.net.
Malian Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga received the Bamako Document for the deconstruction of extremist discourse in Mali in Bamako on 29 October 2026. Ibrahim Kontao, first vice-president of the High Islamic Council of Mali, presented it to him on behalf of Transition President Assimi Goïta, Bamada.net reports.
Ibrahim Kontao called on Muslims to circulate the document and argued for an appropriate response to extremist discourse. Abdoulaye Maïga welcomed the initiative and called for religious institutions, public authorities and all sections of the nation to mobilise against hate speech and intolerance, the outlet reports.
The prime minister described the document as a contribution to preventing extremist discourse and promoting religious discourse in support of peace. He also praised the role of religious leaders in promoting tolerance, mutual respect and peaceful coexistence.
The initiative is part of the work of the Committee for Reflection on the Prevention of Disturbances in the Religious Sphere, set up at the initiative of Assimi Goïta to strengthen consultation among religious stakeholders and prevent tensions between communities, Bamada.net reports.
