Internet blackouts are a growing trend for Africa. Governments, like in Mali, claim to have shut down connections during elections and crisis periods on grounds of security. But rights groups and opposition dismiss these claims.
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Voting Underway in Important Mali Presidential Runoff
Malians voted in presidential runoff Sunday amid heavy security to thwart violence, to decide betweeen incumbent Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and Soumalia Cisse.
Malians Goes to Polls Amid Increased Terror Threats
Malians will go to the polls in runoff presidential election on Sunday with threats of terror attacks on their minds just as during the first round.
How Mali and Zimbabwe Elections Are Testing Organizers
Numerous countries have seen increasing attacks on core elements of democracies, including guarantees of free and fair elections
Mali Election’s New Hopefuls Include Gold Magnate and Tech Leader
Both have dabbled in politics but come from the world of business, raising hopes that they could better tackle rampant corruption
Administrators’ Strike Threatens July Mali Presidential Election
Mali local government administrators are at the front line of organizing next month’s presidential election
Malian Activist Artist Channels Popular Anger Into Politics
Popular artist Ras Bath paints a picture of how he says Mali’s ruling class holds on to power and perks
Benefits of Raising Voter Expectations in Developing Democracies
Raising voter expectations of politicians has a substantial impact on their well being according to new study
Two Key Elections Test Sahara Desert Democracy
Neighboring Sahara desert democracy Mali and Mauritania seek stability through rebooted alliance
Mali Journalists March for Fallen Colleagues
Murder of two colleagues denounced as Mali journalists march against violence wave toward press