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Mali Holds Elections Amid Violence, COVID-19

After the kidnapping of the main opposition leader Soumaïla Cissé and the nation's first COVID-19 death, many thought Mali's long-awaited elections might be delayed again. But the war-torn West African country went to the polls on March 29, 2020.

Mali: Mali Holds Second-Round Elections Amid Coronavirus Fears

DW, 18 April 2020

Malians head to the polls on Sunday for the second round of parliamentary elections. Amid fears of COVID-19 and security threats, turnout is expected to be even lower than in the… Read more »

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A campaign billboard on a busy street in Bamako, Mali (DW/)

Mali: 'Election Exposed Voters to Unnecessary Risks'

DW, 31 March 2020

Mali's parliamentary election has exposed voters to unnecessary risks. And Europe's recently announced deployment of more boots on the ground will not solve the country's security… Read more »
Mali: Legislative Elections Hampered By Low Voter Turnout

DW, 30 March 2020

The polls went ahead despite the unfolding COVID-19 crisis and the kidnapping of opposition leader Soumalia Cisse. A climate of fear and uncertainty meant many would-be voters… Read more »
Mali: Polls Close in Parliamentary Elections

allAfrica, 30 March 2020

Polls closed on Sunday (March 29) in Mali's long-delayed parliamentary elections, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »
Mali: Election Under Way Despite COVID-19 Fears

DW, 29 March 2020

After the kidnapping of the main opposition leader and the nation's first COVID-19 death, many thought Mali's long-awaited elections might be delayed again. But the war-torn West… Read more »
Mali: Mali to Go Ahead With Elections Despite Covid-19 Crisis

DW, 28 March 2020

With coronavirus cases on the rise, the government has declared a medical emergency in the country. But people will still head to the polls on Sunday to vote for a new parliament. Read more »
Mali: Opposition Party Believes Missing Leader Has Been Kidnapped

RFI, 26 March 2020

The head of Mali's main opposition party, Soumaïla Cissé, is missing, along with 11 members of his group, his party, the Union for the Republic and Democracy (URD) said… Read more »
Mali: Can Dialogue With Violent Extremist Groups Help Bring Stability?

ISS, 23 March 2020

In a strategy shift in Mali's fight against terrorism, President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta announced on 10 February that he was exploring the option of dialogue with violent… Read more »