"When the soil disappears, the soul disappears." By Ymber Delecto

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	<li style="text-align:justify">Mali is the second African country in number of shea trees, with nearly 100 million trees covering 20% of global demand.</li>
	<li style="text-align:justify">Due to the lack of modern industries, most kernels were once exported raw or processed artisanally with low added value, depriving the country of access to a high-potential industrial market. In a context marked by poverty and instability, this situation represented a considerable loss.</li>
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Mali Shi enables the production and export of shea butter, a substitute for cocoa butter, that meets the demanding quality standards of the international market.

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Mali Shi was created by Omnium Mali as part of its strategy to diversify activities and invest in the local agro-industry.

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By processing shea kernels directly in Mali, the company contributes to creating added value within the country and strengthening the local economy.

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Today, Mali Shi produces and exports shea butter:

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	A sustainable alternative to cocoa butter,
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	Meeting the highest quality standards of the international agro-industrial market. 
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ABOUT MALI SHI

OUR TEAM

Forging strong partnerships to promote economic development in our territories as well as the inclusion of Malian women who are living in difficult conditions, allows us to strive for a better world!

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OUR PARTNERS

The shea tree, often called “the miracle tree”, is an exceptional resource in which every part can be used:

THE MIRACLE TREE

OUR SUPPLY NETWORK

Mali Shi relies on two complementary sourcing models:

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	Traditional supply chain: purchasing from local suppliers and partners.
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	Direct supply chain: sourcing directly from women collectors in rural areas who harvest and process the shea kernels.
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To support the economic empowerment of rural women, Mali Shi prioritizes direct purchases from its network of collectors, which today represents its main source of supply.

ABOUT US

"Children are our greatest treasure. They are our future." By Nelson Mandela

20,000+

Shea butter and other oilseeds are produced at this industrial unit.

OUR IMPACT

Mali Shi, Mali's leading industrial processor, is a cutting-edge shea butter production unit founded in 2019.

MALI SHI

OUR NETWORK

NEWS

Held earlier this year, this unique gathering brings together a new generation of fast-moving African leaders&mdash;&ldquo;cheetahs&rdquo;&mdash;who are shaping the future of the continent across technology, finance, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. Its mission is clear: foster bold collaboration, unlock cross-border opportunities, and turn innovative ideas into real, scalable impact. 
 
At Malishi, our work is deeply rooted in building sustainable, tech-enabled value chains around African natural resources&mdash;especially in the shea ecosystem 🌿. From sourcing to transformation, we aim to empower local communities, enhance traceability, and bring high-quality shea-based products to global markets. 
 
Participating in this Roundtable reinforced our vision and opened concrete opportunities to:

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	<li>Connect with innovators driving impact across agriculture and tech 🌍</li>
	<li>Explore partnerships to scale sustainable shea sourcing and transformation ✨</li>
	<li>Share our approach to combining technology, traceability, and community empowerment 🤝</li>
	<li>Position Malishi within a network of leaders accelerating inclusive and responsible growth</li>
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This experience strengthens our commitment to bridging tradition and innovation&mdash;transforming natural resources into sustainable economic opportunities. 
 
Africa is moving fast, and we are proud to be part of that momentum 🚀

#Malishi #AfricanCheetahs #Shea #Sustainability #AfricaInnovation #TechForGood #AfricaRising

Held earlier this year, this unique gathering brings together a new generation of fast-moving African leaders

We were honored to have Malishi participate in the African Cheetahs Roundtable 2026

Our Director, Mrs. Kancou Keita Ciss&eacute;, participated in the 7th edition of the Forum of Tomorrow&rsquo;s Accountants, held on January 14&ndash;15, 2026, in Bamako, which focused on financial cybersecurity, an increasingly critical issue for the accounting profession. 
 
The event brought together experts, decision-makers, and professionals to engage in in-depth discussions on governance, risk management, and the protection of financial information in a rapidly evolving digital environment. 
 
Mrs. Kancou Keita Ciss&eacute; emphasized: 
 
&ldquo;Cybersecurity is no longer merely a technical issue; it has become a cornerstone of trust in financial governance and a strategic lever for economic development.&rdquo; 
 
Her participation underscores our organization&rsquo;s commitment to strengthening professional skills, anticipating digital risks, and promoting best practices within the accounting field. 
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Our Director, Mrs. Kancou Keita Cissé, participated in the 7th edition of the Forum of Tomorrow’s Accountants, held on January 14–15, 2026, in Bamako, which focused on financial cybersecurity, an increasingly critical issue for the accounting profession.

Our Director Participates in the 7th Forum of Tomorrow’s Accountants

This initiative is part of the CNPM&rsquo;s ongoing efforts to listen to and support national companies that add value to local resources. 
 
Welcomed by the Managing Director, Mrs. Kancou KE&Iuml;TA CISS&Eacute;, the delegation attended a presentation on the company&rsquo;s activities. Established in 2019, Mali Shi has become a key player in the sector, contributing to local processing, job creation, and the structuring of the shea value chain. 
 
The company employs 120 staff members and works with more than 12,000 women collectors. During the most recent campaign, 7,000 tons of shea butter were exported, mainly to Malaysia. 
 
However, Mali Shi is currently facing several challenges:

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	<li>Fuel shortages, which hinder worker mobility and the transport of raw materials;</li>
	<li>Suspension of shea nut exports, with some illegal exports occurring despite the ban;</li>
	<li>A shortage of trucks to transport finished products, which could overfill storage tanks by November 10.</li>
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The delegation took note of these concerns and indicated that discussions are underway with the authorities to address the fuel shortage affecting all sectors. 
 
President BALLY praised the resilience and performance of the Mali Shi team, reaffirming the CNPM&rsquo;s commitment to support national enterprises and strengthen public-private dialogue. 
 
The Mali Shi team, for its part, expressed its gratitude to the CNPM for this show of support, especially during a time of crisis.

This initiative is part of the CNPM’s ongoing efforts to listen to and support national companies that add value to local resources.

A delegation from the National Council of Employers of Mali (CNPM), led by its President Mossadeck BALLY, visited Mali Shi, the first industrial shea processing unit in Mali, on Friday, October 24, 2025

Omnium Mali SA&#39;s main business is to manufacture and distribute D, AA, and AAA type batteries under the &#39;MASA+&#39; brand.

It is now the leading company in a highly competitive market, with a 70% market share, and manages a dedicated distribution network throughout Malian territory, reaching more than 10,000 points of sale. Omnium Mali SA is the country&#39;s main mobile energy provider in a country where 65 percent of the population lacks access to electricity.

Furthermore, this company is the sole distributor of RAMBO brand aerosol and powder insecticides, thus helping a rural population afflicted by malaria and mosquitoes. Finally, Omnium Mali SA helped contribute 58.5 percent of the Mali Shi project&#39;s cost.

OMNIUM MALI SA

Omnium Mali SA's main business is to manufacture and distribute D, AA, and AAA type batteries under the 'MASA+' brand. It is now the leading company in a highly competitive market, with a 70% market share, and manages a dedicated distribution network throughout Malian territory, reaching more than 10,000 points of sale. Omnium Mali SA is the country's main mobile energy provider in a country where 65 percent of the population lacks access to electricity. Furthermore, this company is the sole distributor of RAMBO brand aerosol and powder insecticides, thus helping a rural population afflicted by malaria and mosquitoes. Finally, Omnium Mali SA helped contribute 58.5 percent of the Mali Shi project's cost.

Banque Atlantique, a subsidiary of the BCP group (Morocco), contributed to the financing of Mali Shi, Mali&#39;s first shea butter processing plant. Through this financing of 1.981 billion FCFA, Banque Atlantique is aiding the Malian agricultural sector, notably the shea value chain, as part of a global approach to supporting high-impact structuring projects. social, in line with the BCP group&#39;s solidarity and civic commitment.

Atlantic Bank

Banque Atlantique, a subsidiary of the BCP group (Morocco), contributed to the financing of Mali Shi, Mali's first shea butter processing plant. Through this financing of 1.981 billion FCFA, Banque Atlantique is aiding the Malian agricultural sector, notably the shea value chain, as part of a global approach to supporting high-impact structuring projects. social, in line with the BCP group's solidarity and civic commitment.

The Malian Solidarity Bank (BMS SA) is part of the government&#39;s anti-poverty strategy, which aims to improve access to credit for underprivileged populations (women, young people, etc.) and to promote income-generating activities. It provided Mali Shi with a loan of 500,000,000 FCFA to help fund its almond collection campaign.

BMS SA

The Malian Solidarity Bank (BMS SA) is part of the government's anti-poverty strategy, which aims to improve access to credit for underprivileged populations (women, young people, etc.) and to promote income-generating activities. It provided Mali Shi with a loan of 500,000,000 FCFA to help fund its almond collection campaign.

Class M empowers business leaders in Africa with their growth strategies and economic and social impact issues. Class M assists Mali Shi in the sizing of a turnkey project, which includes detailed market analysis; identification of potential customers in the shea sector; technical sizing of the production unit and supplier quotes; strategy for structuring a supply chain with women shea collectors; identification of capacity-building partners; formalization of cooperatives; and operational implementation plan.

CLASS M

Class M empowers business leaders in Africa with their growth strategies and economic and social impact issues. Class M assists Mali Shi in the sizing of a turnkey project, which includes detailed market analysis; identification of potential customers in the shea sector; technical sizing of the production unit and supplier quotes; strategy for structuring a supply chain with women shea collectors; identification of capacity-building partners; formalization of cooperatives; and operational implementation plan.

Endeavor Mining initiated the ECODEV program. It reflects the mining firm&#39;s devotion to an assertive social responsibility policy.

ECODEV invests in projects with a strong social and economic impact, with the objective of generating sustainable growth poles for local communities. It operates as close to the ecosystem of mining sites in West Africa as possible.

In addition to its corporate social responsibility activities (access to education, health, energy, water, infrastructure construction, and so on), the Endeavor Mining group is committed to a sustainable economic development policy oriented toward local populations. Finally, ECODEV contributed 35% of the total cost of the Mali Shi project.

ECODEV

Endeavor Mining initiated the ECODEV program. It reflects the mining firm's devotion to an assertive social responsibility policy. ECODEV invests in projects with a strong social and economic impact, with the objective of generating sustainable growth poles for local communities. It operates as close to the ecosystem of mining sites in West Africa as possible. In addition to its corporate social responsibility activities (access to education, health, energy, water, infrastructure construction, and so on), the Endeavor Mining group is committed to a sustainable economic development policy oriented toward local populations. Finally, ECODEV contributed 35% of the total cost of the Mali Shi project.

UN Women is a United Nations organization devoted to gender equality and women&#39;s empowerment. Because the shea sector in Mali is one of the sure and quick sources of income to accelerate the economic empowerment of rural and urban women, UN Women and Mali Shi have signed a memorandum of understanding to support the promotion of women&#39;s entrepreneurship, increase women&#39;s contribution to agricultural sector development, and increase women&#39;s access to gender-sensitive private sector markets.

UN Women

UN Women is a United Nations organization devoted to gender equality and women's empowerment. Because the shea sector in Mali is one of the sure and quick sources of income to accelerate the economic empowerment of rural and urban women, UN Women and Mali Shi have signed a memorandum of understanding to support the promotion of women's entrepreneurship, increase women's contribution to agricultural sector development, and increase women's access to gender-sensitive private sector markets.

IFC x Mali Shi:

Enhancing agricultural productivity is a main priority for Mali, which ranks 182nd out of 188 countries in the 2018 United Nations Human Development Index. 90 percent of the poor population lives in rural areas, and the country&#39;s recent droughts and conflicts have only exacerbated poverty.

Mali Shi received a US $2.5 million loan from IFC.

This funding was made possible by the IFC&#39;s Initiative for Conflict-Affected States in Africa (CASA), which was implemented in collaboration with Ireland, the Netherlands, and Norway.

This is a private-sector development program in 13 African countries that aims to:

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	<li style="text-align:justify">Give private enterprises technical assistance.</li>
	<li style="text-align:justify">Improve private companies&#39; market knowledge.</li>
	<li style="text-align:justify">Assist these countries&#39; governments in boosting economic growth.</li>
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This investment in Mali Shi is also backed by the private sector window of the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP), which is managed by IFC and supported by the governments of Australia, Canada, Japan, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States. IFC can invest in more risky projects with a high development impact with GAFSP funding. In addition to financing, the IFC also trains members of women-led cooperatives that work with Mali Shi.

Besides the IFC, the World Bank is actively helping shea cooperatives with targeted grants to enable working women:

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	<li style="text-align:justify">To obtain equipment.</li>
	<li style="text-align:justify">To construct storage warehouses.</li>
	<li style="text-align:justify">To benefit from technical education.</li>
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This is done with the aim of enhancing the quality of the almonds that will be processed. This assistance program aims to professionalize Mali&#39;s shea cooperatives and increase their long-term income.

Mali Shi can indeed improve its performance in terms of energy efficiency, environmental and social management, product traceability, and compliance with international food hygiene standards thanks to IFC technical assistance.

IFC is a sister organization of the World Bank, a member of the World Bank Group, and the world's largest development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets.

Mali Shi has been working with BLC since the beginning of the company&#39;s business. It uses BLC&#39;s technical knowledge and expertise to improve its shea butter processing and quality standards in order to supply global markets.

Bunge

Bunge Loders Croklaan (BLC) is an agribusiness and food ingredients firm committed to improving the global food supply chain. In addition to being Mali Shi's main client, BLC is a technical and strategic partner.

GSA is a non-profit organization including over 700 members from 35 countries on all continents, including women&#39;s groups, brands and retailers, suppliers, and non-governmental institutions. Through public-private partnerships, AGK promotes industry sustainability, quality practices and standards, and shea demand in food and cosmetics.

The AGK aims to be the main base for defending strategic interests and meeting the practical needs of its members, who are shea sector actors of all sizes. This organization&#39;s main goal is to design, develop, and implement strategies that promote a competitive and sustainable shea industry worldwide while also improving the livelihoods of rural African women and their communities. AGK&#39;s core values are founded on promoting an inclusive value chain and cultivating a pre-competitive and business-driven environment.

Global Shea Alliance

GSA is a non-profit organization including over 700 members from 35 countries on all continents, including women's groups, brands and retailers, suppliers, and non-governmental institutions. Through public-private partnerships, AGK promotes industry sustainability, quality practices and standards, and shea demand in food and cosmetics. 
The AGK aims to be the main base for defending strategic interests and meeting the practical needs of its members, who are shea sector actors of all sizes. This organization's main goal is to design, develop, and implement strategies that promote a competitive and sustainable shea industry worldwide while also improving the livelihoods of rural African women and their communities. AGK's core values are founded on promoting an inclusive value chain and cultivating a pre-competitive and business-driven environment.

SOATAF

SOATAF (Société Abdoul Talla & Frères) is a Malian company that exports agricultural products such as shea grains, sesame, and arabic gum. He is Malishi's third shareholder.

Ecobank

BICIM atlantic group

Cadre intégré renforcé

Investisseurs & Partenaires

The shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa), the source of one of Africa's oldest oils...

The shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa), the source of one of Africa&#39;s oldest oils, is a tree found only in Africa, in a geographical range that stretches over 5,000 kilometers from the West to the East of the continent, from Senegal to Sudan, via 21 nations.

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Shea butter is without a doubt one of the oldest edible vegetable oils created by man, having been used for millennia. There is archaeological evidence that shea orchards have been in northern Burkina Faso for 1000 years, and there is rising evidence that the shea kernel was known to the Egyptians for far longer. It is 6000 years old.

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For centuries, famous explorers have reported on walnut cultivation. The nut would have been handed to the legendary Moroccan adventurer Ibn Battuta between 1349 and 1354, during his trek from the Sahara to Mali. A few decades later, it was the turn of the Scottish explorer Mungo Park to emphasize its significance in people&#39;s everyday lives. During his hunt for the Niger River&#39;s origins between 1795 and 1797, he would also detail his considerable trading. We owe the first known botanical sketches of the tree and the first effort to define the species to him in particular.

Do you know where you can find shea?

What distinguishes Mali Shi?

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	Local almond processing in Mali Shi has produced 128 jobs, including 90 direct positions at the Banankoro factory.
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	Supporting women&#39;s organizations via commercial, management, and quality training, promotes the formation of formal and autonomous economic cooperatives with their own warehouses and direct access to the shea market.
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	Mali Shi&#39;s equity-financed structuring initiatives in Kalana enabled the formation of a union of 31 cooperatives in 2019. The organization presently has 1,766 members who offer quality kernels to Mali Shi.
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Socioeconomic value creation

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Socio-Economic Impact

Mali Shi works across various disciplines to achieve socioeconomic impact.

Mali Shi intends to create a long-term initiative that prioritizes environmental conservation. Thus, environmental compliance and the decrease of the plant&#39;s ecological impact are critical for the company.

Environmental Management

Environmental considerations begin with the shea tree, which provides a significant ecological benefit to Mali.

The shea nut tree:

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	Contributes to rural people&#39;s resilience in the face of climate change.
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	Encourages the conservation of endangered species.
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	Plays an important role in avoiding the transition from forest to savannah.
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	Benefits many different species, thus promoting biodiversity.
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Currently, the shea tree is an endangered species as it is being exploited for its timber and suffers from agricultural and human population encroachment. The first priority in ensuring the sector&#39;s development is thus to ensure the conservation of the tree.

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Environmental Impact

Mali Shi aspires to create a long-term initiative that prioritizes environmental conservation.

What Distinguishes Mali Shi?

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	<li>Malishi is engaged in conservation activities such as tree planting in Mali, or farmer training and awareness campaigns.</li>
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	Mali Shi already uses shea oilcake as fuel. This new fuel allows the industry to minimize or even eliminate the use of wood in the transformation process.
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	Malishi promotes the off-season agricultural operations of women shea collectors. Shea collectors may earn money all year in this manner.
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Land Restoration and Replanting Initiatives:

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The shea industry faces numerous challenges, including:

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	The resource&#39;s long-term viability.
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	The shea tree&#39;s natural characteristics.
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	Seasonability being&nbsp;linked to meteorological elements as well as human activity.
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Malishi is engaged in conservation efforts such as tree planting in Mali, farmer training, and awareness campaigns.

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Shea Land Conservation And Protection

The shea industry is having difficulty regenerating shea tree parks. Malishi is concerned about shea land conservation.

Pickup 
Storage 
Pulping

Fruits

Scalding 
Drying 
Decortication

NUTS

Cleaning and removal of impurities 
Grinding 
Steam treatment 
Pressing and crushing

ALMONDS

Solvent extraction 
Cooling and humidity control 
Briquette making

Oilcake

Control 
Storage tank 
Loading by flexitank

Raw Butter

Mali Shi's shea butter is distinguished by its solid butter appearance, yellow color, and unique almond aroma.

MANUFACTURING PROCESS

Our Products

Mali Shi is an industrial unit that delivers shea butter in accordance with international standards. The kernels are entirely processed locally in our innovative factory for the production of quality butter.

SHEA BUTTER

Mali Shi is an industrial unit that delivers shea butter in accordance with international standards. The kernels are  entirely processed locally in our innovative factory for the production of quality butter.

Shea is an edible fruit that contains the kernel from which butter fat is extracted.

Women traditionally make shea butter by pounding almonds and churning them by hand, a skill passed down from mother to daughter for many generations.

The shea tree&#39;s fruit is a one-of-a-kind crop that requires no fertilizers or pesticides to grow. Growing in parklands and agroforestry systems throughout West Africa&#39;s shea belt, the shea tree is an important source of income for the communities that live there.

Shea butter is a type of vegetable butter that is used to make:

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	<li style="text-align:justify">Agri-food&nbsp;</li>
	<li style="text-align:justify">Cosmetics</li>
	<li style="text-align:justify">Medications</li>
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SHEA BUTTER APPLICATIONS

Shea cake is the by-product obtained after the extraction of shea butter.

Shea Cake

By valorizing shea cake, Mali Shi contributes to a zero-waste approach, thereby strengthening its commitment to a circular and sustainable economy.

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	<li>Animal feed: used as a nutritional supplement for livestock.</li>
	<li>Energy recovery: processed into briquettes or eco-friendly fuels.</li>
	<li>Local industry: incorporated into certain artisanal and agricultural manufacturing processes.</li>
	<li>Agriculture: used as a natural fertilizer to enrich the soil</li>
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By valorizing shea cake, Mali Shi contributes to a zero-waste approach, thereby strengthening its commitment to a circular and sustainable economy.

Rich in protein and fiber, it is a valuable resource, particularly in:

Outside of the winter season, the modest charcoal trade provides a source of income for the locals...

Outside of the winter season, the modest charcoal trade provides a source of income for the locals. Walnut shells and oilcakes are also utilized as fuel.