Mali raised 44 billion FCFA this Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at the end of an issue auctioning of comparable Treasury bills and bonds on the market UEMOA financial institution. The transaction involved treasury bills of maturity. 182 days and 364 days, as well as on 3 and 5 year bonds.

This fundraiser is part of the strategy to cover the financing needs of the budget of the State for the fiscal year 2026. Initially, the Malian public treasury had put an amount of 40 billion FCFA was auctioned. The operation prompted a strong investor interest, with global bids reaching 78,834 billion CFA francs, i.e. a coverage rate of 197.09%. No submissions However, it was not recorded on the 5-year bond bracket.

At the end of the operation, the amount retained was 44 billion CFA francs, while 34.834 billion FCFA were rejected, corresponding to an absorption rate of 55.81%.

Average returns weighted at 6.08% for 182-day vouchers, 7.24% for vouchers of 364 days and 8.42% for 3-year bonds, reflecting the conditions financing on the regional market.

The Public Treasury foresees to repay vouchers issued on the first working day following their fixed expiry date July 8, 2026 for 182-day titles and January 6, 2027 for those with 364 days. Interest will be paid in advance and deducted from the value Nominal vouchers.

With regard to 3-year bonds, the principal will be repaid on the first day worked according to the deadline set on January 8, 2029. Interest, calculated at one annual rate of 6%, will be paid each year beginning at the end of the first year.