Premature Elections Threaten Mali Stability

As the UN warns of acute humanitarians needs in the east of the country, observers have criticised the new date set for the holding of elections, warning that it will do more harm than good.

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VIDEO: Anticipation Ahead of Mali Elections

Mali's leaders have set a date for the much-anticipated presidential election set for July 28th. Voice Of America's Vincent Makori reports. see more »

Mali: Premature Elections Threaten Stability and Future Legitimacy (analysis)

ThinkAfricaPress, 28 May 2013

There are good reasons for holding elections in Mali as soon as possible. There are many better reasons for postponing them until the end of the year. read more »
Mali: UN Warns of Acute Humanitarian Needs in Eastern Mali

UN News Service, 28 May 2013

The United Nations relief wing today warned of severe humanitarian needs in Gao in eastern Mali, including the need to rehabilitate the water supply and increase food assistance. read more »
Mali: Mali Presidential Vote Set for July 28

Voice of America, 28 May 2013

Mali will hold a presidential election on July 28, as the West African country tries to recover from its ongoing political crisis. read more »
Mali: Severe Water Shortage Hits Malian City of Gao

Voice of America, 28 May 2013

The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs warns that inhabitants of Gao in eastern Mali are suffering from a severe water shortage. The shortage is a result of ... read more »
Mali: African Union Leaders Talk Mali, Chinese Investment

Voice of America, 27 May 2013

African leaders met in Ethiopia during the weekend to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their continental alliance and discuss issues such as Chinese investment on the continent as ... read more »
Mali: France Begins Mali Military Withdrawal

Tunis Afrique Presse, 25 May 2013

France has begun the first major stage of its military withdrawal from Mali. A convoy of lorries left a French base outside the capital, Bamako, on its way south to Ivory Coast. read more »
Nigeria: Mali Operation - Army Arrests Saboteur Soldiers

Vanguard, 23 May 2013

THE Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika, said, yesterday, that soldiers who leaked information to terrorists about the movement of troops to Mali for AFISMA ... read more »
Mali: International Donors Pledge Aid in Effort to Rebuild Mali

Deutsche Welle, 15 May 2013

International donors meeting in Brussels have vowed to help convert the West African state of Mali into a viable nation rather than a terrorist haven. The EU kicked off donations ... read more »
Mauritania: Ansar Al-Din Spokesman Surrenders to Nation

Magharebia, 21 May 2013

A spokesman for Malian Islamist group Ansar al-Din surrendered to Mauritanian forces on Saturday (May 18th), near the Mali border. read more »
Mali: Unicef Steps up Efforts to Curb Cholera Outbreak

United Nations Children's Fund, 28 May 2013

A cholera outbreak in Gao region has claimed two lives and left another 20 people needing urgent treatment. This is the first outbreak of the disease in Mali since the start of the ... read more »