Mali promotes local languages to boost literacy and sovereignty
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Boubacar Dembélé, the Secretary General of Mali’s Ministry of National Education, attended a closing ceremony for International Literacy Day in the rural community of Kambila.
The event brought together members of Mali’s National Transition Council, local officials, and education leaders to recognize efforts to promote national languages. Dembélé praised those working with national languages, stating they are powerful tools for local development. Dembélé also highlighted a new law recognizing national languages as important to Mali’s national sovereignty.
He explained that literacy extends beyond reading and writing, equipping communities with the ability to understand and adapt to their surroundings. The ceremony in Kambila signifies an important step in advancing functional literacy in Mali, aligning with the country’s goals for educational and cultural sovereignty during the Transition period. Local folklore groups performed at the event, demonstrating the cultural richness of the area.
