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Mali's 2026 budget, approved in December, emphasizes defense and internal security with allocations of 531.21 billion FCFA and 192.5 billion FCFA, respectively, amid ongoing security challenges. The budget projects a deficit of 520.4 billion FCFA while aiming for economic recovery with a growth rate of 5.5%, supported by a plan to clear domestic arrears and the establishment of the BCID-AES bank to bolster infrastructure and energy projects.