Mali : launch of the public issuance calendar for 2024 seeking 1443 billion FCFA

The National Treasury Directorate of Mali has unveiled the public issuance calendar for 2024, seeking 1443 billion FCFA to cover the budget deficit and repay debts. Despite challenges like bank fatigue and liquidity tensions, the 2023 results, mobilizing 1012 billion FCFA, remain satisfactory. Authorities note a budget deficit of 4.4% of GDP, deemed « appreciable » given national challenges.