The Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation of Mali has released its first blacklist of 34 private higher education institutions it does not recognize, with the ISEG network accounting for 25 of these. Published on October 2, 2026, and referenced as n°0003114 MESRI/DGES/DESP, the list aims to inform students and parents during the enrollment period. The institutions are categorized by the levels they offer – license/master programs or doctoral degrees. The ISEG network has a significant presence on the list with branches located throughout the country, including areas around Dakar such as Pikine Tally Boumak, Keur Massar, Guédiawaye, and Parcelles Assainies. Other listed locations span central and western Mali, encompassing cities like Thiès, Mbour, Joal, and Diourbel, as well as northern cities including Saint-Louis, Louga, and Podor.