Mali Politicians Warn of Election Fraud
With some reports of intimidation and interference by religious authorities, an increasing number of political groups have warned against possible fraud as Malians go to the polls to elect a new president.
A supporter of presidential candidate Soumaïla Cissé .
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Mali:
Voters Prepare to Cast Ballots
UNDP, 26 July 2013
In the run-up to Mali's presidential election, Torokorobogou school, in a neighborhood in the city of Bamako, has become a magnet for hosts of city-dwellers who have come to… Read more »
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Mali:
Elections Spark Fears of More Violence
Christian Aid, 26 July 2013
With Mali about to go to the polls in the first round of Presidential elections, Christian Aid urges all parties involved in the process to work towards ensuring the ballot passes… Read more »
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Mali:
Campaigning Wraps Up Ahead of Mali Election
VOA, 27 July 2013
Campaigning for Mali's 27 presidential candidates has ended ahead of Sunday's election. The vote is seen as the first step toward getting Mali back on its feet after a disastrous… Read more »
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Mali:
Will Mali's Elections Satisfy the Citizenry or Destabilise the Country?
ThinkAfricaPress, 23 July 2013
From ongoing uncertainty in the north to logistical problems to simmering ethnic tensions, Mali's 28 July elections will face a range of challenges. Read more »
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Mali:
Election Campaign in Final Days
VOA, 21 July 2013
This is the last week of campaigning ahead of Mali's July 28 presidential election, with 27 presidential candidates crisscrossing the country to rally supporters. Authorities have… Read more »
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Mali:
Top Presidential Candidates Sign Climate Pledge
AlertNet, 18 July 2013
The two leading candidates to become Mali's next president have signed an agreement to prioritise addressing the social and environmental problems caused by climate change if they… Read more »
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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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West Africa:
Ecowas Promises Mali Election Help
VOA, 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 »
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Mali:
Candidate Pulls Out of Presidential Race
AEP, 17 July 2013
Tiébilé Dramé, one of the 28 candidates in the upcoming Malian presidential race slated for July 28 has withdrawn his candidature, siting lack of conducive… Read more »
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West Africa:
Ecowas Call for Peaceful Elections in Mali, Guinea Bissau, Togo
AEP, 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 »
InFocus
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Five people, including four election officials, who were kidnapped have been released, officials say. Elections are to be held next week. Read more »
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Despite concerns about logistics, the Malian government has said the July 28 date set for presidential election remains unchanged. Read more »