Biotech Updates

Mali Approves Biosafety Law

November 14, 2008

The National Assembly of Mali, a country in West Africa, approved its biosafety law on November 13, 2008. A total of 108 'yes' votes were cast for its approval while 20 were "no" votes. For more information about this latest development, email Dr. Mohamed N'diaye, molecular microbiology specialist, Institut d'Economie Rurale, Bamako, Mali at mohamedndiaye1@yahoo.fr.