On May 28, 2026, the National Transitional Council (CNT) of Mali hosted a ceremony to welcome the 5th intake of the École de Guerre du Mali. The event took place at the CNT headquarters in Bamako, according to official sources.
The ceremony was chaired by the President of the CNT, Colonel Malick Diaw, who emphasized the importance of military education in strengthening governance and security. The 5th promotion includes officers from the Malian armed forces and allied countries.
The École de Guerre du Mali, established in 2020, aims to train senior military officers in strategic leadership and defense management. This intake focuses on contemporary security challenges in the Sahel region.