Mali’s prime minister, Abdoulaye Maïga, attended the opening ceremony of panel discussions covering topics such as “media literacy: a civic challenge in the digital age,” “informational disorder: the MDM triptych and verification tools,” and “teaching and training in media literacy.”
Morocco, the guest of honour, was heavily represented at the forum, which ran from 3 to 6 June 2026.
Aziz Boucetta, publishing director of Panorapost.com, said, “the pan-african family gathers in Mali to discuss Africa’s problems, which are perfectly surmountable once we become aware of them.” He added, “Morocco accepted Mali’s invitation and will share its perspective while hoping to forge partnerships for the continent’s development.”
For his part, Aboubacar Abdoulwahidou Maïga, director general of the journalism school and a panellist, noted that “the percentage of Malians connected to the internet rose from 2% in 2012 to 35% today, of whom 80% are young people under 35. Among this segment, 60% get their information through social media.”
Abdoulwahidou Maïga emphasised the insufficient digitisation of Malian media, without which the media industry cannot become profitable.
The head of government, Brigadier General Abdoulaye Maïga, stated, “our subregion faces complex security challenges that are often accompanied by an intense battle of perceptions. Contemporary conflicts are no longer fought solely on the military field but also on the digital and informational media battlefield. In this context, the journalist becomes a strategic actor for state stability, social cohesion, and societal resilience.”
He concluded by insisting on strengthening national and African skills: “it is important to enhance the professional capacity of the media so that they can fully accomplish their mission.”
