Both leading candidates are former prime ministers who served under ousted president Francois Bozize
In latest case, troops are accused of raping, sexually exploiting and engaging in transactional sex with 4 young girls, some of them living in camp for displaced people
Two former prime ministers each have enough support to advance to a second round
Expectations were high in Bangui ahead of Wednesday’s vote; Voters at some stations had to wait an extra hour or two, due to last-minute logistical problems
Earlier this month rebel group lead by ex-Seleka leader Noureddine Adam declared autonomous region, saying elections would not take place in areas under their control
National vote for president, parliament on Wednesday could help bring end to 3 years of violent conflict
Parliamentary elections also scheduled for December 27, but election authority officials worry there isn’t time to distribute ballots, voter cards
For practically no cost, young men on streets of Malian capital will put latest hit songs onto your cell phone or memory stick
Elections will take place beginning Sunday, and government will regain all control from rebels, spokesperson said
Officials say cell phone found at scene of hotel attack led to the arrest of two Malian men
Malian authorities ask public for help in identifying gunmen killed in attack, amid conflicting claims of responsibility from multiple jihadist groups active in the country
Terrorists chose target that symbolizes regional, international interests in the nation — a move that threatens foreign investments, stability, peace
American building company employee Terry Kemp, who was among the hostages in the Mali Radisson hotel siege, spoke to VOA about the ordeal
Two years ago Mali cancelled popular Bamako Encounters, that had been held since 1994, amid a post-coup political crisis and militant occupation of the north
Local builders press ahead with efforts to rebuild the structures, while the UN struggles to raise money for the campaign
In effort to protect diminishing herd, 50 armed rangers will patrol vast area in northern region frequented by poachers
Transitional authorities had been warning of delay prior to new wave of violence; France opposes postponement, while UN calls for polls by year end
African nation, as well as others, can’t account for pilgrims still missing after last week’s deadly incident near Mecca
A law criminalizing homosexuality in 2014 prompted Jude Dibia to leave his home country
One killed, one wounded in second attack within a week on UN peacekeepers in Bamako
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