Mali: Successful parliamentary election solidifies country’s transition to democracy

While the November 15 second round of voting saw none of the alleged abuses of the first round, voter turnout was low.

Just over 37 percent of Mali’s 6.8 million registered voters participated in the polls, down from 38.5 percent in the first round. The first round of the presidential election in July saw record turnout of 49 percent.

The presidential and legislative elections were only able to go forward after Mali’s post-coup transitional authority signed a ceasefire agreement with the Tuareg separatists promising negotiations on their future status vis-a-vis Mali.

Source: Reuters

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