Both have dabbled in politics but come from the world of business, raising hopes that they could better tackle rampant corruption
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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
Domestic African Democracy Institutions Taking Hold
African democracy is making gains despite some high profile setbacks like Mali coup of last year
New President Faces Monumental Mali Challenge
Winning first post-war election, President faces monumental Mali challenge of unifying country
Mali’s Election Peaceful as Opposition Concedes
Losing candidate concedes defeat and congratulates winner as crucial Mali’s election peaceful
Mali Presidential Vote Today is Enormously Important
Northern Africa watches closely as turbulent post-coup Mali Presidential vote today under pressure