In Mali, the Supreme Court is preparing to audit the finances of all political parties over the past 25 years. The move comes amid growing political uncertainty following the repeal of the law governing political parties.

Prime Minister General Abdoulaye Maiga ordered the review, citing suspected misuse of public funds and a lack of transparency in party financing. If wrongdoing is found, parties could face prosecution or be barred from future political participation.

This development has stirred fresh anxiety among political actors and civil society groups, who view it as part of a broader effort to sideline democratic institutions.

With tensions already high over the dissolution of political parties, the outcome of this audit may deepen Mali’s political divide.