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Malian premier’s peace push may falter after elections

2018; Emerald Publishing Limited; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1108/oxan-db231894

2633-304X

Peacebuilding and International Security

Subject Developments ahead of the presidential elections. Significance Prime Minister Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga on March 26 completed a tour of the insecure northern and central regions. President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has been accused of sluggishness in pushing the peace process in the north forward, but Maiga -- appointed in December -- has injected fresh momentum into the government’s approach. Keita is likely to stand for a second term in presidential elections scheduled in July. Impacts Restoring security in central Mali will be difficult, after years of violence that has fuelled inter-communal mistrust and resentments. The ADEMA party has yet to choose a presidential candidate -- if any -- and it is unclear whether it will support Keita in the elections. The G5 Sahel force should lead to a more focused military effort in the frontier region between Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso.