Democracy was carelessly tossed aside by coup but new elections coming to help heal troubled Mali

Mali Tuaregs and Bamako on brink of election deal

Mali’s rebel Tuaregs said Tuesday they were ready to sign a deal that would pave the way for Bamako to hold nationwide polls next month but the interim authorities demanded further amendments. Rebels from the MNLA and HCUA groups, that want autonomy for the northern Tuareg homeland they call Azawad.