Winning first post-war election, President faces monumental Mali challenge of unifying country
Mali articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for democracy in Mali. Mali is not a functioning democracy. According to Freedom House, Mali is not an electoral democracy but held a vote in August 2013 that was "considered free and fair with peaceful concession made by opposition contender". Also check out our section on World Democracy and our Africa articles.
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
Mali Presidential Elections Set to Begin
After coup overturned democracy, Mali Presidential elections set promise for end of instability
Sunday Mali Elections Are Vitally Important
Sunday Mali elections hoped to represent return to democracy and stability in West Africa
Enduring Nation to Hold Post-Violence Mali Vote
How post-violence Mali vote holds many dangers amid simmering unrest and unresolved battles
Elections See Many Mali Presidential Challengers
Mali Presidential challengers have seen destabilizing political chaos but hopes are high for once democratic country
More Violence Heading Into Mali Elections
Embattled nation strives to reclaim its democratic credentials after coup and amid violence but heading Into Mali elections that seek some stability
Can Elections Heal Troubled Mali?
Democracy was carelessly tossed aside by coup but new elections coming to help heal troubled Mali
Human Rights Activists Watching Mali Closely
Major violence during ongoing wars have devastated already poor people, but rights activists watching Mali conflict with unease that stability is close