About iBamako
The independent, practical, and authoritative information portal for Bamako and Mali.
Our Mission
iBamako was founded with a clear vision: providing residents, expatriates, entrepreneurs, and international visitors with 100% verified, practical, and continuously updated guidance on administrative procedures, daily services, and life in Bamako.
Our Core Commitments
Verified Facts & Zero Speculation
All administrative data (OTR tax rates, CFE business rules, health requirements, emergency numbers) are cross-verified with official Malian laws and institutional sources.
100% Bilingual Parity
Every article, guide, and listing is published and maintained simultaneously in French and English to support local citizens, the African diaspora, and international travelers.
Actionable Practical Guidance
No vague jargon. We explain exactly where to go, which office counter to visit, required fees, and exact paperwork needed.
Our Primary Data Sources
iBamako is an editorial project just getting started: the content published so far is a technical skeleton, not yet a base of verified facts. Once real content production begins, we will rely exclusively on official publications from Malian institutions — each to be confirmed and sourced individually (exact name, abbreviation, official URL) before any real content goes live.
Candidate institution list, NOT YET VERIFIED — to confirm before publishing any content that relies on it:
- Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI, Mali) — RESEARCH_REQUIRED
- Centre de Formalités des Entreprises (API-Mali / CFE) — RESEARCH_REQUIRED
- Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale (CNSS, Mali) — RESEARCH_REQUIRED
- Ministry of Territorial Administration and Decentralization — RESEARCH_REQUIRED
- Town halls of Bamako District's 6 Communes (Commune I to VI) — RESEARCH_REQUIRED
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