Mali’s approaching presidential elections a source of contention

Mali’s approaching presidential elections a source of contention
Mali’s approaching presidential elections a source of contention

Mali’s approaching presidential elections a source of contention

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Over the weekend, the Malian government lifted a six-month-long state of emergency and welcomed 28 approved candidates to began campaigning for a presidential election scheduled for July 28th. Susanna Wing, associate professor of political science at Haverford College, joins us to discuss what holding elections at the end of July could mean for the future of Mali. (Photo: AP Images).