Mali minister inspects new Kayes university campus
Minister Bouréma Kanssaye visited provisional sites for January 2027 classes.
Mali's Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Pr Bouréma Kanssaye, inspected the future university campus in Kayes on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Accompanied by the governor of Kayes, the minister examined temporary facilities intended for the first courses starting in January 2027.
These provisional sites include the ANPE trades workshop, the Massa Makan Diabaté performance hall, and the former circle council building. The inspection aimed to assess the readiness for the start of educational activities at the new university.
The minister's visit on November 1, 2026, focused on evaluating the conditions for commencing academic programs. The university is scheduled to begin classes in January 2027.
Why it mattersMalian students will soon have access to a new university campus in Kayes, with classes starting in January 2027.