Mali uncovers 36,000 ghost workers in public sector audit, saves billions
Under the leadership of General Assimi Goïta, authorities of Mali have taken a decisive step toward transparent and efficient public administration. Through the Integrated Human Resource Management System (SIGRH), the government has identified 158,317 civil servants exposing 36,151 ghost workers who cost the state an estimated 48.28 billion CFA francs annually.
In response, President Goïta has ordered the immediate suspension of salaries for all unregistered employees, effective September 2025.
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The Minister of Economy and Finance has been tasked with implementing this measure to curb fraud and rationalize public spending.
Additionally, workers flagged for duplicate registrations will have their salaries temporarily suspended and be given a three-month grace period to regularize their status. Failure to comply will result in permanent removal from the payroll.
These bold actions reflect Mali’s commitment to modernizing its institutions, eliminating corruption, and reallocating resources to essential sectors such as health, education, and security.
The reforms are expected to restore public trust and free up significant funds for national development.
Neil CAMARA
