Mali to Proceed With July 28 Election

Despite concerns about logistics, the Malian government has said the July 28 date set for presidential election remains unchanged.

Mali: Mali to Proceed With July 28 Election

Voice of America, 2 July 2013

Mali's government says the July 28 presidential election will go ahead as planned despite concerns about logistical problems. read more »

A protest in Bamako (file photo).

Mali: Govt Rules Out Postponing July 28 Poll

The Herald, 4 July 2013

Mali’s Territorial Administration and Decentralisation Minister Moussa Sinko Coulibaly has ruled out plans to postpone the July 28 presidential elections, saying all ... read more »
Mali: AU 'Assured' of Peaceful Mali Election

Voice of America, 3 July 2013

A top African Union (AU) official says the group is working with political leaders and other stakeholders in Mali in the run up to the West African country's July 28 presidential ... read more »
Mali: Elections At All Cost

Cameroon Tribune, 2 July 2013

Mali is expected to hold general elections on July 28, 2013 on a rather tight electoral calendar. read more »
West Africa: The Signing of the Preliminary Agreement for the Presidential Election and Inclusive Peace Talks in Mali (SPONSOR WIRE)

Economic Community of West African States, 22 June 2013

ECOWAS has followed with keen interest the inclusive discussions between the Malian parties in Ouagadougou resulting in the signing of the Preliminary Agreement for the ... read more »
Mali: Green Light for Elections in Mali?

Deutsche Welle, 20 June 2013

At the end of July Malians will elect a new president. Yet the government is still not in full control of the northern part of the country. A deal signed with Tuareg rebels is ... read more »

InFocus

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 ... Read more »
- Mali: Premature Elections Threaten Stability and Future Legitimacy
- Mali: UN Warns of Acute Humanitarian Needs in Eastern Mali
Will Historic Peace Deal Help Put Mali Back Together?

Rebels in north Mali signed a peace deal with the government to hold presidential elections in July and pave the way for western aid to rebuild the war-torn west African nation. Read more »
- Mali: Green Light for Elections in Mali?
- Mali: Mali Officials, Tuareg Rebels Sign Accord