Kidnapped Election Officials in Mali Released

Five people, including four election officials, who were kidnapped have been released, officials say. Elections are to be held next week.

Mali: Kidnapped Election Officials in Mali Released

Tunis Afrique Presse, 21 July 2013

Election officials abducted by gunmen in northern Mali a week before presidential elections have been freed, local officials say. read more »

Ballot boxes for Mali's presidential election (file photo).

Mali: Gunmen Kidnap Election Officials in Northern Mali

Voice of America, 21 July 2013

Officials in northern Mali say gunmen have abducted five people, including four election officials, a week before a presidential poll aimed at restoring democracy, peace and unity ... read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Call for Peaceful Elections in Mali, Guinea Bissau, Togo

African Elections Project, 19 July 2013

The 43rd ordinary session of the authority of the heads of state and government of the Economic Community of West African states (ECOWAS) rounded off on Thursday in Abuja with an ... read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Promises Mali Election Help

Voice of America, 17 July 2013

The president of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says the regional bloc is working with its international partners, other stakeholders, and Mali's government ... read more »
West Africa: Mali Election - Ecowas Needs U.S.$25 Million for Logistics

Daily Trust, 18 July 2013

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appealed to the international community to intensify their assistance to bridge the financial gap of the $25 million ... read more »

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