Mali: the State at the service of the people through social works

On May 22, 2025, the village of M’Ponko, located in the rural commune of Sanankoroba in Mali, hosted a highly symbolic and socially significant event: the inauguration of the 435th borehole funded through the social initiatives of the Transitional President, General Assimi Goïta. Through this initiative, the Malian leader reaffirms his vision of a sovereign, united, and equitably developed Mali—where rural communities are no longer left behind.

Spearheaded by Special Advisor Aguibou Dembélé, these social projects—financed by two-thirds of the presidential sovereignty fund—have become a major tool for national reconstruction. In M’Ponko, the newly inaugurated borehole, equipped with solar panels, four water points, and a submersible pump, provides a lasting solution to the water crisis. According to local villagers, this crisis has long hindered health, education, and human dignity.

Beyond access to clean water, the presence of the State is being reasserted. Speeches from the village chief, the women’s representative, and the mayor of Sanankoroba reflected growing popular support for the actions of the transitional government. By reconnecting rural communities with the national development project, these boreholes are becoming instruments of stability, trust, and unity.

In a country still grappling with security challenges, these social initiatives play a quiet but vital role: they strengthen social resilience, promote institutional anchoring, and support the return of peace. Through these projects, President Assimi Goïta embodies a new form of leadership—rooted in proximity to the people, social justice, and a commitment to national memory.