Mali Begins Mandatory Motorcycle Registration for Security Reasons, Drawing Concerns

A bit surprised motorcycle registration wasn't already mandatory in Mali until now.

There's also the concern that people who can't afford the fee will just keep riding unregistered.

Security issues run deep in the Sahel, so tightening vehicle tracking is an understandable policy in itself.

12,000 CFA francs is probably a fairly significant burden relative to local cost of living.

Can 28 registration centers really cover the whole country? Worried about the burden on people in rural areas.

Mandatory registration for security purposes — if it enables vehicle tracking, it should also help against theft.