IFES is an international organisation that supports electoral integrity in many countries, including Mali. In Mali they have provided technical assistance to electoral management bodies, voter and civic education programmes, special inclusion programmes for women, youth, and marginalised populations, and…
APEM is a national civil society election-observation network in Mali. It is authorized by the national electoral body (Commission Électorale Nationale Indépendante, CENI) to deploy observers across the country during elections. Their work includes training observers, monitoring the electoral environment,…
WAEON is a regional network that brings together citizen election observation groups from across West Africa, including Burkina Faso (through partners such as the Mouvement Burkinabè des Droits de l’Homme et des Peuples, MBDHP). Its role is to build capacity,…
The upcoming elections in Mali, originally scheduled for February 2024, have been postponed by the transitional authorities due to technical and security concerns, with no new date officially announced. The delay is linked to the need for reforms, including updating…
The Ministry supports elections by providing administrative, logistical, and security assistance across Mali. It coordinates local authorities to ensure that polling stations operate smoothly and mobilizes personnel and resources for elections. They also works with local governance structures to facilitate…
This is an institution tasked with monitoring electoral processes and promoting transparency. It observes voting procedures, reports irregularities, and provides recommendations to improve the integrity of elections. ONIE also engages in voter education, raising awareness of citizens’ rights and responsibilities.…
The Constitutional Court serves as the highest legal authority in Mali for adjudicating electoral disputes. It validates election results, particularly for presidential and legislative elections, and resolves complaints concerning election irregularities or constitutional violations. The Court has the authority to…
The Independent National Electoral Commission is Mali’s primary institution responsible for organizing and supervising all elections and referenda. It manages voter registration, maintains the electoral roll, sets election calendars, and oversees logistics to ensure smooth voting. CENI also trains electoral…
Mali's politics are currently defined by the ruling military junta, which came to power through coups in 2020 and 2021, and its subsequent consolidation of power, including dissolving political parties and suspending opposition figures in May 2025. While the country recently adopted a new presidential constitution in 2023, political stability remains fragile due to ongoing security threats from Islamist militants and rebels, and the junta's defiance of international pressure to return to democratic rule.
