INNOVATION DEMOCRATIQUE : LE MODÈLE DE GOUVERNANCE MILITAIRE AU MALI

Abstract

Democracy is a concept that has been evolving in Francophone sub-Saharan African countries for several years. In Mali, we are confronted with a form of democracy that remains implicitly unrecognized. The main objective of this article is to demonstrate that Mali is experimenting with a form of military democracy that does not openly declare itself as such. This demonstration is based on a thorough analysis of the country's management methods, grounded in the major projects implemented since the beginning of the transition up to the present day, as well as on a comparison with several so-called democratic states, in order to highlight the specificity of the Malian case. This study is essential for several reasons. Firstly, it covers all the crucial sectors necessary for the reconstruction of a country, addressing the critical areas requiring particular attention. Secondly, it highlights the uniqueness of the current regime, which, despite being in a transitional period, is making significant efforts to restructure the national governance system. To the best of our knowledge, no prior research has addressed this topic, particularly focusing on the specific case of Mali. The situation in Mali presents an innovative form of military governance, raising important questions about the nature of democracy. By examining this unique model in the light of international democratic concepts, this article seeks to understand and analyze the implications of this Malian experience. This study aims to fill this gap by providing a detailed analysis of the Malian political landscape and the ramifications of its current governance model.