U.S. Embassy Upholds the Spirit of Ramadan

 No: 2023 – 03 EN      Bamako, Mali, March 21, 2023 In the spirit of community and solidarity during the Holy Month of Ramadan, U.S. Ambassador Rachna Korhonen visited two women’s associations as her first official events as Ambassador. The visits gave her the opportunity to meet with civil society organizations that provide vital services …

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U.S. Ambassador Rachna Korhonen Presents Her Credentials

 No: 2023 – 02 EN   Bamako, Mali, March 17, 2023 BAMAKO, March 17: The Honorable Rachna Korhonen, Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Mali, presented her credentials to His Excellency the President of the Transition, Assimi Goita, on March 16, 2023 at the Kolouba Presidential Palace in Bamako. Ambassador Korhonen …

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Mali to Receive $32 Million as part of New Commitments from the United States to Respond to the Global Food Crisis

UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Office of Press Relations ________________________________________ For Immediate Release August 2, 2022 RELEASE Mali is one of more than 47 countries and regional organizations receiving funding to save lives through emergency interventions and to mitigate further increases in poverty, hunger, and malnutrition as a result of rising prices of food, …

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Scientific Heroes in the Fight against Tropical Diseases

Ambassador Dennis Hankins hosted Prof. Abdoulaye Djimde and Prof. Mahamadou Diakite at the U.S. Embassy to celebrate how their scientific accomplishments are helping Malians – and the world – fight tropical diseases. Prof. Djimde’s ground-breaking work on malaria recently earned him the LePrince Medal from the American Society for Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH).  He …

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The United States of America Promotes Social Cohesion through $2.5 million in Grants through the New Partnerships Initiative (NPI)

 USAID has signed two-year grant agreements worth a combined $2.5 million (FCFA 1.38 billion) with local organizations in Mali through the New Partnerships Initiative (NPI). The new USAID Mali partners are Association Subaahi Gumo (ASG); Institut Malien de Recherche Action pour la Paix (IMRAP); and World Education (WEI), an international organization working with local partner Aide à l’Enfant du Désert et …

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U.S. Embassy Celebrates International Youth Day with Young Malian Leaders

United States Embassy in Mali Press Statement No: 10-EN Bamako, Mali, August 18, 2021  To celebrate International Youth Day and the Young African Leaders Initiative’s (YALI) 11th anniversary, U.S. Ambassador Dennis Hankins presided over a ceremony honoring six young Malian leaders who recently completed the YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship. Established in 2010, YALI is the …

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U.S. Embassy Continues Support to GSIGN with Equipment Donation

Delivering on the U.S. pledge to assist Mali in creating a self-sustaining crisis response team within the Gendarmerie, U.S. Ambassador Dennis Hankins presented this specialized unit with an equipment donation valued at more than 3 million US dollars at a ceremony held August 16 in Bamako.  The equipment was supplied by the Department of Justice, …

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Malian Leaders Prepare for Prestigious Mandela Washington Fellowship

U.S. Ambassador Dennis Hankins joined Mali’s 2021 Mandela Washington Fellowship recipients to discuss U.S. engagement in Africa and the critical role youth will play in shaping the continent’s future. The Mandela Washington Fellowship is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), created in 2014 to deepen the United States’ engagement with youth …

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Statement by Ambassador Dennis B. Hankins

Storming of the United States Capitol January 8, 2021 The United States Congress has completed its Constitutionally mandated count of the Electoral College vote and affirmed the election of Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Kamala D. Harris. They will be sworn into office and a peaceful transfer of power will occur on January 20, 2021. …

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U.S. and Mali Sign Updated Agreement for Additional COVID-19 Assistance

Ambassade des Etats-Unis au Mali   Bamako, Mali, le 10 June 2020 Bamako, Mali – On June 9, 2020, Ambassador Dennis Hankins and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Tiébilé Dramé, signed an amendment to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mali’s Developm ent Objective Agreement (DOAG), providing an additional $2,345,000 million in COVID-19 assistance. The new funds …

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U.S. Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation Archeological Inventory Project Opens in Bamako

On January 6, Ambassador Dennis Hankins and Mali’s Ministry of Culture’s National Directorate of Cultural Patrimony (DNCP) launched a week-long technical training for 35 Malian archeologists and specialized technicians. The training began the first stage of a program that will create the first ever “Inventory of Mali’s Archeological Heritage” and will document location sites for …

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U.S. Donates Equipment to Mali’s National Broadcaster to Improve English Language Programs ORTM

U.S. Ambassador Dennis Hankins visited Mali’s State run Television and radio ORTM on December 11 to meet with the Director General, view the television and radio studios, and for a handover ceremony of broadcasting equipment that will be used to expand English language instruction for their weekly program “English Time” and Anglophone news coverage.  The …

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U.S. Embassy Thanks Malian Staff on Global Recognition Day for Local Employees

Bamako – November 20, in celebration of the Department of State’s Global Recognition Day for Local Employees, the American employees at the U.S. Embassy in Bamako held a party to honor and thank the more than 300 Malian employees at the U.S. Embassy and USAID Mission in Mali.  On behalf of the United States Government …

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United States Donates Equipment for Explosive Ordnance Detection and Disposal in Mali

Embassy of the United States in Mali Press Release  Bamako, Mali, September 28, 2019 Bamako – At the September 27 Malian Direction du Génie Militaire’s (DGM) graduation ceremony for six new Specialists in Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) the United States Government (USG) donated anti-mining equipment and supplies to the Malian Military (FAMa).  Ambassador Dennis B. …

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U.S. and Mali Launch New Cultural Preservation Project to Inventory Mali’s Rich Cultural Heritage Sites

 Embassy of the United States in Mali Press Release Bamako, Mali, September 05, 2019 U.S Ambassador Dennis B. Hankins and Mali’s Minister of Culture N’Diaye Ramatoulaye Diallo launched a new U.S. Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) project in Mali at a ceremony at the National Museum in Bamako on September 5. This U.S.-funded grant, …

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U.S. Government Renews Commitment to Mali’s Food Security and Agricultural-led Economic Growth

US. Embassy in Mali June 27, 2019 –Ambassador Dennis B. Hankins officially launched the U.S. Government’s partnership with the Malian Government for a renewed five-year country plan to promote food security.  The event held at the U.S. Embassy in Bamako highlighted the new plan’s activities to boost resilience, strengthen agricultural growth, and improve nutrition for …

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U.S. Ambassador Meets with Journalists to Discuss the Importance of Countering Fake News

On May 21 Ambassador Hankins met with Malian media professionals at the U.S. Embassy-hosted workshop on countering fake news. Twenty-two prominent editors from Mali’s print, broadcast and online media outlets attended the workshop, which provided a global look at the fake news phenomenon, and provided concrete strategies to help journalists discern real from fake news. …

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Launch of One Health Plateform in Mali

 Embassy of the United States in Mali Press Release No: BAM2018-011 ENG Bamako, Mali, June 28, 2018 Bamako, Mali – On June 21, 2018, the U.S. government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Malian government reinforced their long-standing partnership in the health sector with the launch of the “One Health …

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The U.S. Embassy Bamako Welcomes the Malian Public at Special Screening of American Blockbuster “Black Panther”

March 31, 2018 – The U.S. Embassy in Mali had the pleasure of screening the blockbuster American film Black Panther, with support from Magic Cinema Babemba in Bamako. This brand new Marvel film, which has shattered box office records, takes place in an imaginary African country, and features a mostly black cast. Black Panther is …

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Ambassador Folmsbee’s Remarks – Handover Ceremony of 22 Armories for Physical Security and Stockpile Management in Mali

Ambassador Paul A. Folmsbee Remarks Handover Ceremony of 22 Armories Constructed for the Malian Armed Forces, Customs and Police Customs Headquarters Bamako, Mali Tuesday, 27 February 2018                                                         …

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Opening Ceremony of Mali Sub-National Governance Program (SNGP) Annual Review

REMARKS BY PAUL A. FOLMSBEE AMBASSADOR OF THE UNITED STATES TO MALI CENTRE DE FORMATION DES COLLECTIVITES TERRITORIALES, FEBRUARY 16, 2018 – 9H00 Minister of Territorial Collectivities The representatives of Malian government The Mayor of Kati commune Dear Guests, It is a pleasure to join you this morning for the opening of our Subnational Governance Program, …

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To Improve Stability and Prosperity, United States Government Emphasizes Support for Mali’s Decentralization of Public Financial Management

Friday, February 15, 2018, Kati, Mali – Ambassador Paul A. Folmsbee opened the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Annual Review of the Mali Sub-National Governance Program (SNGP), noting, “The Malian government’s decentralizing of public financial management will continue to pave the way for a more democratic, resilient and prosperous life for present and future …

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Malian Prime Minister Meets with Ambassador Paul Folmsbee

U.S. Ambassador Paul A. Folmsbee met with the newly-appointed Malian Prime Minister Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga on January 3 in Bamako. This meeting was an opportunity for the two personalities to discuss security, the peace process, and U.S. assistance to Mali. “We are a big partner of Mali and we are here to help Mali. The …

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US Ambassador Meets with ICFJ Participants

U.S. Ambassador Paul Folmsbee received three Malian journalists returning from a three-weeklong internship in the United States under the auspices of the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ). These journalists came to the ambassador to present him with their certificates and discuss their experiences. With the support and guidance of ICFJ, Arkia Toure spent her internship …

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USG Sponsors Graduate Studies in the U.S for Three Malian Military Officers

The US Ambassador to Mali, HE Paul A. Folmsbee, congratulated, last week, three Malian officers leaving for military graduate studies in the United States. The Embassy is proud of these three officers who were the best-qualified candidates for this training program. Participants include LT Colonel Oumar Yoro Sidibé who will attend U.S Army war college, …

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U.S. Engages Malian Parliamentarians against Violent Extremism

Malian MPs Brehima Beridogo and Belco Ba took part in the Parliamentary Exchange Program in Washington, DC, from November 13-17, which brought together six MPs from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. The program sought to discuss how parliaments can play an active role in the fight against violent extremism and the enhancement of regional and …

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Ambassador’s Statement for Tabaski (Eid al Adha)

  On behalf of the American people and the U.S. Embassy in Bamako, I would like to wish the people of Mali a blessed and peaceful Tabaski.  During this sacred holiday, Muslims all around the world will gather with families, friends and neighbors to honor the values of faith, charity, devotion and self-sacrifice. These are …

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Ambassador Folmsbee Visits Central Mali to Support Education and Humanitarian Assistance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                             DATE: August 28, 2017 BAMAKO – The United States Ambassador to Mali Paul A. Folmsbee visited the central region of Mopti August 22 – 24, 2017, to review U.S. development and humanitarian activities in this region.  Under threat of violence from extremist elements, many schools have been closed in northern and central …

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Ambassador Hosts Exchange Program alumni for World Press Freedom Day Event

Ambassador Folmsbee hosted 18 journalism and exchange alumni for a luncheon to recognize the role of these accomplished journalists in Mali’s democratic system and to highlight our commitment to freedom of the press Participants included journalism exchange alumni from 2014 to 2017. The journalists used the opportunity to discuss current issues in Mali, including the …

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US Helps Build Four Health Commodity Warehouses to Boost Mali’s Central Medical Store Storage

“By breaking ground on these warehouses, we are participating in the building of a better and prosperous Mali,” Ambassador Folmsbee underscored during the launching ceremony for four health commodity warehouses in Bamako and in the regions of Kayes, Koulikoro, and Mopti. This construction project is the result of a dynamic and strong partnership between the …

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US Ambassador Meets President IBK to Discuss Cooperation

Ambassador Folmsbee met with President IBK on February 21 to discuss US-Mali cooperation and the United States support for the success of the peace process. Responding to questions from national television ORTM, Ambassador Folmsbee said, “After recent U.S. elections I wanted to meet with the Head of State to reiterate our commitment to Africa and particularly …

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Ambassador Folmsbee: The time has come to stop talking and unite against corruption at all levels

Op-Ed: The time has come to stop talking and unite against corruption at all levels Today, December 9, 2016, International Anti-Corruption Day campaigns are taking place around the world. Corruption is not new and exists in every society on the planet. While efforts to stop corruption are ongoing, regrettably, corrupt practices continue every day, everywhere, …

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Ambassador Paul Folmsbee and USAID Launch the “One Health” Program

Ambassador Folmsbee and the Director of USAID – Mali, attended the launch of the national workshop for the establishment of the platform “One Health” which is a global health approach supported by the US government in partnership with several other nations, including Mali. The “One Health” platform is funded by the US Government through USAID, …

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Ambassador Folmsbee Launches USDA Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program

To launch the start of the academic school year, Ambassador Folmsbee, along with the Minister of Education, participated in the official ceremony marking the start of the McGovern Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition project. The U.S. government, through the Department of Agriculture (USDA) donated 2,340 initial tons of the 8,340 total tons of …

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U.S. Embassy Annual Ramadan Donation 2016

Ambassador Folmsbee visited Mali’s High Islamic Council and the National Union of Muslim Women of Mali (UNAFEM) to mark the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan and the official launch of the Embassy’s annual donation of sugar and rice to local charities, NGOs and mosques. Ambassador Folmsbee met with the president of the High …

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Under Secretary of State Dr. Sarah Sewall visits Bamako and Mopti

In her recent visit to Mali, Dr. Sarah Sewall, the Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights visited the city of Mopti where she met the regional governor and authorities and also visited with civil society organizations and NGOs.  While in Mopti she visited the training facilities of the Malian NGO …

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Ambassador Folmsbee participates in the signing ceremony of AWEP agreement

Ambassador Folmsbee attended the signing of an agreement between the Bank of Africa and the African Women Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP). He highlighted the potential of this agreement to increase women’s contribution to Mali’s economic growth. Under this unique agreement, the Bank of Africa is providing a 500 million CFA loan to AWEP’s members. The agreement …

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Malian Air Force Pilot departs for the USA

Ambassador Folmsbee met this week with Captain Issa Tangara, a Pilot with the Malian Air Force just before his departure for the USA to attend six months of English language training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas followed by an 18 month scholarship to the Aviation Leadership Program and Flight School at Maxwell Air …

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Paul A. Folmsbee U.S. Ambassador to Mali Term of Appointment: 05/2015 to present

Paul A. Folmsbee of Sarasota, Florida was nominated to be Ambassador to the Republic of Mali by President Barack Obama on September 18, 2014 and confirmed by the United States Senate on May 23, 2015. Prior to his appointment as Ambassador he served as Executive Director, Bureau of African Affairs in the Department of State. …

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Ambassador Folmsbee launches Two New projects with the YALI-Mali Association

Ambassador Folmsbee, joined by the Malian Minister of Professional Training and Youth and the Minister of Religious Affairs launched two new projects with the YALI-Mali Association (Young African Leaders Initiative). The two projects will be implemented by the alumni of the YALI and Mandela Washington Fellowship programs to reinforce the capacity of Malian youth. The …

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Ambassador Paul Folmsbee wishes peaceful Ramadan to Muslims of Mali

Recognizing the important role of charity in the holy month of Ramadan, Ambassador Folmsbee officially launched the American Embassy’s annual donation of rice and sugar to local mosques and charitable organizations during a visit to the High Islamic Council of Mali in Bamako.  Ambassador Folmsbee met with the President of the Executive Board to present …

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Ambassador Folmsbee Helps Open USAID-Supported Regional Agriculture Forum

Monday June 15 – The U.S. Ambassador Paul A. Folmsbee along with PM Modibo Keita chaired the opening ceremony of a High Level Regional Forum on Climate-Smart Agriculture in West Africa. The USAID-supported regional forum seeks to facilitate a collective reflection on opportunities, issues, challenges and strategic choices related to the development of Climate-Smart Agriculture …

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Ambassador Folmsbee Engages with the Government of Mali to kick off Mosquito Bed net mass distribution campaign in Bamako

On June 6, just three days after presenting his credentials as the U.S. Ambassador to Mali, Ambassador Paul Folmsbee had his first public engagement with the Government of Mali. He joined the Minister of Health and Public Hygiene to kick-off, on behalf of countries contributing to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria …

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The Embassy of the United States of America in Mali announces the arrival of Ambassador Paul Folmsbee on June 3, 2015

Embassy of the United States in Mali Press Release Bamako, Mali, June 3, 2015 Ambassador Paul Folmsbee presented his letters of credentials to Head of State of the Republic of Mali H.E. Ibrahim Boubacar Keita on June 3, 2015.   The Ambassador thanked H.E. President Keita for the warm and expeditious welcome that enabled him to …

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