The president of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says the regional bloc is working with its international partners, other stakeholders, and Mali’s government to ensure a successful July 28 presidential election in Mali.

Ambassador Kadre Desire Ouedraogo says ECOWAS is committed to help Mali conduct a peaceful and credible election.

Ouedraogo’s remarks came during a two-day regional leaders summit that reviewed the political and security situation in Mali. The meeting ends on Thursday.

Mamadou Diamountani, chairman of Mali’s electoral commission, has said that carrying out a successful election will be challenging.

But, Ouedraogo says the regional bloc is working with the electoral commission to ensure the vote goes ahead. 

SOURCE: VOA

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