Mali Kura Forum: international investment forum, 11 and 12 December 2026
The International Investment Forum in Mali, known as the 'Mali Kura Forum', takes place on 11 and 12 December 2026 in Bamako. Aims, expected participants and what to prepare, according to the Council of Ministers statement.
The International Investment Forum in Mali, named the "Mali Kura Forum" ("New Mali"), will take place on 11 and 12 December 2026 in Bamako. The Minister of Industry and Trade informed the Council of Ministers of it on 2 September 2026.
Before you travel: in October 2026, France and the United Kingdom advise against all travel to Mali, Bamako included. Read our page on safety and travel advice.
Announced aims
According to the Council of Ministers statement, the forum is meant to:
- position Mali as a preferred investment destination in West Africa;
- present a portfolio of investment opportunities aligned with national priorities;
- mobilise the national private sector, financial institutions, technical and financial partners and the Malian diaspora around productive investment;
- connect Malian project holders directly with national and international investors.
Who will attend
The government expects national and foreign investors and business operators, financial institutions, employers' organisations, chambers of commerce, development institutions and representatives of Mali's partner countries.
What to prepare
The exact venue, programme and registration details had not been published as of 18 October 2026. To arrive with a solid file, our practical pages cover the framework:
- the benefits of the Investment Code and the role of API-Mali;
- starting a business at the one-stop shop;
- business taxation and public procurement;
- the new public companies and agencies created in 2026, likely counterparts for investors.
Three weeks earlier, the AES International Entrepreneurship Fair (18 to 21 November 2026) brings together the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Mali Kura Forum?
On 11 and 12 December 2026, in Bamako.
Who organises the forum?
The government of Mali; the Minister of Industry and Trade presented it to the Council of Ministers on 2 September 2026.
Is the diaspora concerned?
Yes: mobilising the Malian diaspora around productive investment is one of the announced aims.
Source: General Secretariat of the Government, Council of Ministers statement of 2 September 2026 (French).