Mali: The Malian Army Widens Its Scope To Fight Effectively For Its Nation
Armaments and the military represent the strength, the pillar, the power and also the pride of a Nation. The more military equipment and human resources a country has, the more secure, powerful and militarily independent it is. Mali subscribes to this logic and attaches great importance to the training of its military personnel as part of its defence policy.
At a time when the country is going through a decisive period in its life in terms of security and sovereignty, the graduation of a new class of Malian officers can only galvanise the defence sector and the entire population, the leaders first and foremost. This justifies the presence of the country’s highest authorities at the ceremony to recognise the new officers at Camp Boubacar Sada Sy in Koulikoro last weekend.
The President of the Transition and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Colonel Assimi Goïta, personally christened the 45th class of officers under the patronage of the late Moussa TRAORE, former Head of State of Mali. According to reports, he was a valiant, honest, patriotic and committed pan-African general who devoted his time to strengthening his country’s defence system.
The 235 new officers are therefore called upon to follow in his footsteps and develop his qualities and charisma as a son of Mali, for the sovereignty of the Nation and the good of his compatriots. They still have six months of training to complete before returning to service for good. Mali has been facing criminal acts by terrorist groups for years, and is now committed, together with its new partners, to strengthening its security arrangements to combat them effectively.
Moreover, since the military took power, terrorist strikes have become increasingly rare and it is the FAMas and their new collaborators who are taking over. Unwavering support for this force and perfect collaboration between the Malian army and the population are needed to overcome the scourge of terrorism and French imperialism.
