Mali is taking another step toward strengthening its cybersecurity. The National Computer Incident Response Center (ML-CERT) now has a new web platform designed to improve the dissemination of cyber threat alerts and facilitate the reporting of computer security incidents.
This initiative aims to strengthen national capacities for preventing, detecting, and responding to digital risks, amid a growing number of threats in cyberspace.
The platform was officially launched during the fourth edition of the National Cybersecurity Days (JNC 2026), held from October 26 to 30 in Bamako. Organized under the theme “Artificial Intelligence and Cyberspace: New Challenges for Cybersecurity,” the event, initiated by the Malian Telecommunications, Information and Communication Technologies and Postal Regulatory Authority (AMRTP), brought together representatives of public institutions, experts, researchers, and students.
A National Strategy Through 2030
The launch of this tool is part of a broader effort to strengthen the national cybersecurity framework. In February 2026, Malian authorities adopted the National Cybersecurity Strategy and its 2026–2030 action plan by decree.
This strategic framework is based on three priorities: improving cybersecurity governance, developing a culture of digital security among the population, and strengthening protection against risks associated with information technologies.
As part of the same effort, the Council of Ministers adopted, on June 10, 2026, the legal texts establishing the National Information Systems Security Agency (ANSSI), defining its organization and operations. This agency is expected to play a central role in coordinating responses to cyberattacks and protecting critical infrastructure and services.
The authorities' efforts also focus on developing national technical expertise. In May 2025, the AMRTP and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) organized a workshop dedicated to strengthening ML-CERT's capabilities and assessing its maturity level.
The workshop notably helped identify the center's needs in preventing, detecting, and managing computer security incidents.
With this new platform and the reforms underway, Mali is continuing to develop its national cybersecurity framework, aiming to better anticipate digital threats and strengthen the resilience of its information systems.
