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Executive branch Mali, in 35 editions.
The entry for Mali published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 33 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
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Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Rewritten since 2024president, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
president, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
National Conciliation Council led by the military, following the coup of 26 March 1991
president, National Conciliation Council led by the military, following the coup of Ministers (cabinet) 26 March 1991
Published as “Executive branch”
Transition Committee for the Salvation of the People (CTSP) composed of 25 members, predominantly civilian
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Lt. Col. Amadou Toumani TOURE
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Soumana SAKO (since 2 April 1991)
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held on 9 June 1985 (next to be held March 1992); results - Gen. Moussa TRAORE was reelected without opposition
- National Assembly:
- last held on 26 June 1988 (next to be held NA 1992);
- results - UDPM was the only party;
- seats - (82 total) UDPM 82;
- note - following the military coup of 26 March 1991, President TRAORE was deposed and the UDPM was disbanded;
- the 25-member CTSP has instituted a multiparty system, and presidential elections are to be held on 26 March 1992 and legislative elections on 9 February 1992 (new National Assembly to have 116 seats)
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
Transition Committee for the Salvation of the People (CTSP) composed of 25
members, predominantly civilian
Chief of State:
Lt. Col. Amadou Toumani TOURE
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Soumana SAKO (since 2 April 1991)
President:
last held on 9 June 1985 (next to be held March 1992); results - Gen. Moussa
TRAORE was reelected without opposition
National Assembly:
last held on 26 June 1988 (next to be held NA 1992); results - UDPM was the
only party; seats - (82 total) UDPM 82; note - following the military coup
of 26 March 1991, President TRAORE was deposed and the UDPM was disbanded;
the 25-member CTSP has instituted a multiparty system, and presidential
elections are to be held on 26 March 1992 and legislative elections on 9
February 1992 (new National Assembly to have 116 seats)
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held in April 1992; Alpha KONARE was elected in runoff race against Montaga TALL
- National Assembly:
- last held on 8 March 1992 (next to be held NA);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (total 116) Adema 76, CNID 9, US/RAD 8, Popular Movement for the Development of the Republic of West Africa 6, RDP 4, UDD 4, RDT 3, UFDP 3, PDP 2, UMDD 1
Published as “Executive branch”
Transition Committee for the Salvation of the People (CTSP) composed of 25 members, predominantly civilian
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Alpha Oumar KONARE (since 8 June 1992)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Younoussi TOURE (since 8 June 1992)
Rewritten: too little of the 1992 text remains to mark the changes.
President:
last held in April 1992; Alpha KONARE was elected in runoff race against
Montaga TALL
National Assembly:
last held on 8 March 1992 (next to be held NA); results - percent of vote by
party NA; seats - (total 116) Adema 76, CNID 9, US/RAD 8, Popular Movement
for the Development of the Republic of West Africa 6, RDP 4, UDD 4, RDT 3,
UFDP 3, PDP 2, UMDD 1
Transition Committee for the Salvation of the People (CTSP) composed of 25
members, predominantly civilian
Chief of State:
President Alpha Oumar KONARE (since 8 June 1992)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Younoussi TOURE (since 8 June 1992)
The entry for Mali did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- President Alpha Oumar KONARE (since 8 June 1992);
- election last held in April 1992 (next to be held April 1997);
- Alpha KONARE was elected in runoff race against Montaga TALL
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ibrahima Boubacar KEITA (since March 1994)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers; appointed by the prime minister
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Alpha Oumar KONARE (since 8 June 1992);
election last held in April 1992 (next to be held April 1997); Alpha
KONARE was elected in runoff race against Montaga TALL
head of government: Prime Minister Ibrahima Boubacar KEITA (since
March 1994)
cabinet: Council of Ministers; appointed by the prime minister
- chief of state:
- President Alpha Oumar KONARE (since 8 June 1992) was elected for a five-year term by universal suffrage;
- election last held NA April 1992 (next to be held NA April 1997);
- Alpha KONARE was elected in runoff race against Montaga TALL
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ibrahima Boubacar KEITA (since NA March 1994) was appointed by the president
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers was appointed by the prime minister
chief of state: President Alpha Oumar KONARE (since 8 June 1992); 1992) was
elected for a five-year term by universal suffrage; election last
held in NA April 1992 (next to be held NA April 1997); Alpha
elected in runoff race against Montaga TALL
head of government: Prime Minister Ibrahima Boubacar KEITA (since NA
March 1994) was appointed by the president
cabinet: Council of Ministers; Ministers was appointed by the prime minister
- chief of state:
- President Alpha Oumar KONARE (since 8 June 1992)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ibrahima Boubacar KEITA (since NA March 1994)
- cabinet :
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 11 May 1997 (next to be held NA May 2002);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Alpha Oumar KONARE reelected president;
- percent of vote - Alpha Oumar KONARE 85.15%,
- Mamadou DIABY 4.09%,
- other 10.76%
chief of state: President Alpha Oumar KONARE (since 8 June 1992) waselected for a five-year term by universal suffrage; election lasthead of government: Prime Minister Ibrahima Boubacar KEITA (since NA
held NA April 1992 (next to be held NA April 1997); Alpha KONARE was
elected in runoff race against Montaga TALL
March 1994) was appointed by the presidentcabinet: cabinet : Council of Ministers was appointed by the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 11 May 1997 (next to be held NA May 2002); prime
minister appointed by the president
election results: Alpha Oumar KONARE reelected president; percent of
vote - Alpha Oumar KONARE 85.15%, Mamadou DIABY 4.09%, other 10.76%
- chief of state:
- President Alpha Oumar KONARE (since 8 June 1992)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ibrahima Boubacar KEITA (since March 1994)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 11 May 1997 (next to be held May 2002);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Alpha Oumar KONARE reelected president;
- percent of vote-Alpha Oumar KONARE 85.15%,
- Mamadou DIABY 4.09%,
- other 10.76%
chief of state: President Alpha Oumar KONARE (since 8 June 1992)
head of government: Prime Minister Ibrahima Boubacar KEITA (since NA
March 1994)cabinet : cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 11 May 1997 (next to be held NA May 2002); prime
minister appointed by the president
election results: Alpha Oumar KONARE reelected president; percent ofvote - Alpha vote-Alpha Oumar KONARE 85.15%, Mamadou DIABY 4.09%, other 10.76%
- chief of state:
- President Alpha Oumar KONARE (since 8 June 1992)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (since March 1994)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 11 May 1997 (next to be held May 2002);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Alpha Oumar KONARE reelected president;
- percent of vote--Alpha Oumar KONARE 85.15%,
- Mamadou DIABY 4.09%,
- other 10.76%
chief of state: President Alpha Oumar KONARE (since 8 June 1992)
head of government: Prime Minister Ibrahima Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (since
March 1994)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 11 May 1997 (next to be held May 2002); prime
minister appointed by the president
election results: Alpha Oumar KONARE reelected president; percent ofvote-Alpha vote--Alpha Oumar KONARE 85.15%, Mamadou DIABY 4.09%, other 10.76%
- chief of state:
- President Alpha Oumar KONARE (since 8 June 1992)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (since March 1994)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 11 May 1997 (next to be held NA May 2002);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Alpha Oumar KONARE reelected president; percent of vote - Alpha Oumar KONARE 95.9%, Mamadou DIABY 4.1%
chief of state: President Alpha Oumar KONARE (since 8 June 1992)
head of government: Prime Minister Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (since
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election results: Alpha Oumar KONARE reelected president; percent of
vote--Alpha85.15%, 95.9%, Mamadou DIABY 4.09%, other 10.76% 4.1%
- chief of state:
- President Alpha Oumar KONARE (since 8 June 1992) head of government: Prime Minister Mande SIDIBE (since September 2000) cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 11 May 1997 (next to be held NA May 2002);
- prime minister appointed by the president election results: Alpha Oumar KONARE reelected president;
- percent of vote - Alpha Oumar KONARE 95.9%, Mamadou DIABY 4.1%
chief of state: President Alpha Oumar KONARE (since 8 June 1992)Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA Mande SIDIBE (since March 1994)September 2000) cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- President Amadou Toumani TOURE (since 8 June 2002)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ahmed Mohamed Ag HAMANI (since 9 June 2002)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (two-term limit);
- election last held 12 May 2002 (next to be held NA May 2007);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Amadou Toumani TOURE elected president; percent of vote - Amadou Toumani TOURE 64.4%, Soumaila CISSE 35.6%
chief of state: President Alpha Oumar KONARE Amadou Toumani TOURE (since 8 June 1992) 2002)
head of government: Prime Minister Mande SIDIBE Ahmed Mohamed Ag HAMANI (since September 2000) 9 June 2002)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; term (two-term limit); election last held 11 12 May 1997 2002 (next to be held NA May 2002); 2007); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Alpha Oumar KONARE reelected Amadou Toumani TOURE elected president; percent of vote - Alpha Oumar KONARE 95.9%, Mamadou DIABY 4.1% Amadou Toumani TOURE 64.4%, Soumaila CISSE 35.6%
- chief of state:
- President Amadou Toumani TOURE (since 8 June 2002)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ousmane Issoufi MAIGA (since 30 April 2004)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (two-term limit);
- election last held 12 May 2002 (next to be held NA May 2007);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Amadou Toumani TOURE elected president; percent of vote - Amadou Toumani TOURE 64.4%, Soumaila CISSE 35.6%
chief of state: President Amadou Toumani TOURE (since 8 June 2002)
head of government: Prime Minister Ahmed Mohamed Ag HAMANI Ousmane Issoufi MAIGA (since 9 June 2002) 30 April 2004)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (two-term limit); election last held 12 May 2002 (next to be held NA May 2007); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Amadou Toumani TOURE elected president; percent of vote - Amadou Toumani TOURE 64.4%, Soumaila CISSE 35.6%
- chief of state:
- President Amadou Toumani TOURE (since 8 June 2002)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ousmane Issoufi MAIGA (since 30 April 2004)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (two-term limit);
- election last held 12 May 2002 (next to be held May 2007);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Amadou Toumani TOURE elected president; percent of vote - Amadou Toumani TOURE 64.4%, Soumaila CISSE 35.6%
chief of state: President Amadou Toumani TOURE (since 8 June 2002)
head of government: Prime Minister Ousmane Issoufi MAIGA (since 30 April 2004)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (two-term limit); election last held 12 May 2002 (next to be held NA May 2007); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Amadou Toumani TOURE elected president; percent of vote - Amadou Toumani TOURE 64.4%, Soumaila CISSE 35.6%
- chief of state:
- President Amadou Toumani TOURE (since 8 June 2002)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ousmane Issoufi MAIGA (since 30 April 2004)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 12 May 2002 (next to be held April 2007);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Amadou Toumani TOURE elected president; percent of vote - Amadou Toumani TOURE 64.4%, Soumaila CISSE 35.6%
chief of state: President Amadou Toumani TOURE (since 8 June 2002)
head of government: Prime Minister Ousmane Issoufi MAIGA (since 30 April 2004)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (two-term limit); (eligible for a second term); election last held 12 May 2002 (next to be held May April 2007); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Amadou Toumani TOURE elected president; percent of vote - Amadou Toumani TOURE 64.4%, Soumaila CISSE 35.6%
- chief of state:
- President Amadou Toumani TOURE (since 8 June 2002)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Modibo SIDIBE (since 28 September 2007)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 29 April 2007 (next to be held April in 2012);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Amadou Toumani TOURE reelected president;
- percent of vote - Amadou Toumani TOURE 71.2%,
- Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA 19.2%,
- other 9.6%
chief of state: President Amadou Toumani TOURE (since 8 June 2002)
head of government: Prime Minister Ousmane Issoufi MAIGA Modibo SIDIBE (since 30 April 2004) 28 September 2007)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 12 May 2002 29 April 2007 (next to be held April 2007); in 2012); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Amadou Toumani TOURE elected reelected president; percent of vote - Amadou Toumani TOURE 64.4%, Soumaila CISSE 35.6% 71.2%, Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA 19.2%, other 9.6%
- chief of state:
- President Amadou Toumani TOURE (since 8 June 2002)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Modibo SIDIBE (since 28 September 2007)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 29 April 2007 (next to be held in April 2012);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Amadou Toumani TOURE reelected president;
- percent of vote - Amadou Toumani TOURE 71.2%,
- Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA 19.2%,
- other 9.6%
chief of state: President Amadou Toumani TOURE (since 8 June 2002)
head of government: Prime Minister Modibo SIDIBE (since 28 September 2007)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 29 April 2007 (next to be held April in April 2012); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Amadou Toumani TOURE reelected president; percent of vote - Amadou Toumani TOURE 71.2%, Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA 19.2%, other 9.6%
- chief of state:
- President Amadou Toumani TOURE (since 8 June 2002)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Modibo SIDIBE (since 28 September 2007)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 29 April 2007 (next to be held in April 2012);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Amadou Toumani TOURE reelected president;
- percent of vote - Amadou Toumani TOURE 71.2%,
- Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA 19.2%,
- other 9.6%
chief of state:
President Amadou Toumani TOURE (since 8 June 2002)
head of government:
Prime Minister Modibo SIDIBE (since 28 September 2007)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 29 April 2007 (next to be held in April 2012); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Amadou Toumani TOURE reelected president; percent of vote - Amadou Toumani TOURE 71.2%, Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA 19.2%, other 9.6%
- chief of state:
- President Amadou Toumani TOURE (since 8 June 2002)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Modibo SIDIBE (since 28 September 2007)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 29 April 2007 (next to be held in April 2012);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Amadou Toumani TOURE reelected president;
- percent of vote - Amadou Toumani TOURE 71.2%,
- Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA 19.2%,
- other 9.6%
chief of state:
President Amadou Toumani TOURE (since 8 June 2002)
head of government:
Prime Minister Modibo SIDIBE (since 28 September 2007)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 29 April 2007 (next to be held in April 2012); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Amadou Toumani TOURE reelected president; percent of vote - Amadou Toumani TOURE 71.2%, Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA 19.2%, other 9.6%
- chief of state:
- President Amadou Toumani TOURE (since 8 June 2002)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister CISSE Mariam Kaidama Sidibe (since 3 April 2011)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 29 April 2007 (next to be held in April 2012);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Amadou Toumani TOURE reelected president;
- percent of vote - Amadou Toumani TOURE 71.2%,
- Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA 19.2%,
- other 9.6%
chief of state:
President Amadou Toumani TOURE (since 8 June 2002)
head of government:
Prime Minister Modibo SIDIBE CISSE Mariam Kaidama Sidibe (since 28 September 2007) 3 April 2011)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 29 April 2007 (next to be held in April 2012); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Amadou Toumani TOURE reelected president; percent of vote - Amadou Toumani TOURE 71.2%, Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA 19.2%, other 9.6%
- chief of state:
- [Interim] President Dioncounda TRAORE (since 12 April 2012)
note: in the aftermath of the March 2012 coup, deposed President TOURE, in a brokered deal, resigned to facilitate the naming of an interim president and transition back toward democratic rule
- head of government:
- [Interim] Prime Minister Django CISSOKO (since 11 December 2012)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 29 April 2007 (election scheduled for 29 April 2012 delayed indefinitely following the military coup);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Amadou Toumani TOURE reelected president;
- percent of vote - Amadou Toumani TOURE 71.2%,
- Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA 19.2%,
- other 9.6%
chief of state:
[Interim] President Amadou Toumani TOURE Dioncounda TRAORE (since 8 June 2002) 12 April 2012)
note:
in the aftermath of the March 2012 coup, deposed President TOURE, in a brokered deal, resigned to facilitate the naming of an interim president and transition back toward democratic rule
head of government:
[Interim] Prime Minister CISSE Mariam Kaidama Sidibe Django CISSOKO (since 3 April 2011) 11 December 2012)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 29 April 2007 (next to be held in (election scheduled for 29 April 2012); 2012 delayed indefinitely following the military coup); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Amadou Toumani TOURE reelected president; percent of vote - Amadou Toumani TOURE 71.2%, Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA 19.2%, other 9.6%
- chief of state:
- President Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (since 4 September 2013)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Oumar Tatum LY (since 5 September 2013)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- the election scheduled for 29 April 2012 and delayed following the March 2012 coup took place 28 July 2013 and a runoff election was held on 11 August 2013;
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA elected president in a runoff election; percent of vote Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA 77.6%, Soumaila CISSE 22.4%
chief of state:[Interim] President Dioncounda TRAORE Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (since 12 April 2012) 4 September 2013)
note:
in the aftermath of the March 2012 coup, deposed President TOURE, in a brokered deal, resigned to facilitate the naming of an interim president and transition back toward democratic rule
head of government:[Interim] Prime Minister Django CISSOKO Oumar Tatum LY (since 11 December 2012) 5 September 2013)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); the election last held on 29 April 2007 (election scheduled for 29 April 2012 and delayed indefinitely following the military coup); March 2012 coup took place 28 July 2013 and a runoff election was held on 11 August 2013; prime minister appointed by the president
election results:Amadou Toumani TOURE reelected president; Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA elected president in a runoff election; percent of vote - Amadou Toumani TOURE 71.2%, Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA 19.2%, other 9.6% 77.6%, Soumaila CISSE 22.4%
- chief of state:
- President Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (since 4 September 2013)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Moussa MARA (since 9 April 2014)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- the election scheduled for 29 April 2012 and delayed following the March 2012 coup took place 28 July 2013 and a runoff election was held on 11 August 2013;
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA elected president in a runoff election; percent of vote - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA 77.6%, Soumaila CISSE 22.4%
chief of state:
President Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (since 4 September 2013)
head of government:
Prime Minister Oumar Tatum LY Moussa MARA (since 5 September 2013) 9 April 2014)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); the election scheduled for 29 April 2012 and delayed following the March 2012 coup took place 28 July 2013 and a runoff election was held on 11 August 2013; prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA elected president in a runoff election; percent of vote - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA 77.6%, Soumaila CISSE 22.4%
- chief of state:
- President Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (since 4 September 2013)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Modibo KEITA (since 8 January 2015)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 28 July 2013 with a runoff on 11 August 2013 (election delayed from April 2012 due to a coup in March 2012);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA elected president in runoff; percent of vote - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 77.6%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 22.4%
chief of state:
head of government:Moussa MARA Modibo KEITA (since 9 April 2014) 8 January 2015)
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a
elections:five-year 5-year term (eligible for a second term); the election scheduled for 29 April 2012 and delayed following the March 2012 coup took place last held on 28 July 2013 and with a runoff election was held on 11 August 2013; 2013 (election delayed from April 2012 due to a coup in March 2012); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:a runoff election; runoff; percent of vote - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 77.6%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 22.4%
- chief of state:
- President Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (since 4 September 2013)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Modibo KEITA (since 8 January 2015)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 28 July 2013 with a runoff on 11 August 2013 (election delayed from April 2012 due to a coup in March 2012);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA elected president in runoff; percent of vote - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 77.6%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 22.4%
chief of state: President Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (since 4 September 2013)
head of government: Prime Minister Modibo KEITA (since 8 January 2015)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 28 July 2013 with a runoff on 11 August 2013 (election delayed from April 2012 due to a coup in March 2012); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA elected president in runoff; percent of vote - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 77.6%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 22.4%
- chief of state:
- President Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (since 4 September 2013)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Abdoulaye Idrissa MAIGA (since 8 April 2017)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 28 July 2013 with a runoff on 11 August 2013 (election delayed from April 2012 due to a coup in March 2012);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA elected president in second round; percent of vote - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 77.6%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 22.4%
chief of state: President Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (since 4 September 2013)
head of government: Prime Minister Modibo KEITA Abdoulaye Idrissa MAIGA (since 8 January 2015) April 2017)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 28 July 2013 with a runoff on 11 August 2013 (election delayed from April 2012 due to a coup in March 2012); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA elected president in runoff; second round; percent of vote - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 77.6%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 22.4%
- chief of state:
- President Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (since 4 September 2013)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Soumeylou Boubeye MAIGA (since 31 December 2017)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 29 July 2018 with a runoff on 12 August 2018;
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA elected president in second round; percent of vote - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 77.6%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 22.4%
chief of state: President Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (since 4 September 2013)
head of government: Prime Minister Abdoulaye Idrissa Soumeylou Boubeye MAIGA (since 8 April 31 December 2017)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 28 29 July 2013 2018 with a runoff on 11 12 August 2013 (election delayed from April 2012 due to a coup in March 2012); 2018; prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA elected president in second round; percent of vote - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 77.6%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 22.4%
- chief of state:
- President Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (since 4 September 2013)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Boubou CISSE (since 23 April 2019)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 29 July 2018 with a runoff on 12 August 2018;
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA elected president in second round; percent of vote - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 77.6%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 22.4%
chief of state: President Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (since 4 September 2013)
head of government: Prime Minister Soumeylou Boubeye MAIGA Boubou CISSE (since 31 December 2017) 23 April 2019)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 29 July 2018 with a runoff on 12 August 2018; prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA elected president in second round; percent of vote - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 77.6%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 22.4%
- chief of state:
- President of transitional government, Bah NDAW (since 25 September 2020);
- vice president of the transitional government, Assimi GOITA (since 25 September 2020);
- former president Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA was deposed by the Malian military on 18 August 2020;
- on 21 September, a group of 17 electors chosen by the Malian military junta, called the National Committee for the Salvation of the People (NCSP), selected former Malian defense minister and chairman of the NCSP, Bah NDAW, as transitional president, and retired Malian Army Colonel Assimi GOITA as transitional vice president;
- the transitional government was inaugurated on 25 September 2020
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Moctar OUANE (appointed by the transitional government on 27 Sep 2020; former PM Boubou CISSE was removed on 18 August 2020 following the military coup)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 29 July 2018 with a runoff on 12 August 2018;
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA elected president in second round; percent of vote - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 77.6%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 22.4%
chief of state: President of transitional government, Bah NDAW (since 25 September 2020); vice president of the transitional government, Assimi GOITA (since 25 September 2020); former president Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (since 4 was deposed by the Malian military on 18 August 2020; on 21 September, a group of 17 electors chosen by the Malian military junta, called the National Committee for the Salvation of the People (NCSP), selected former Malian defense minister and chairman of the NCSP, Bah NDAW, as transitional president, and retired Malian Army Colonel Assimi GOITA as transitional vice president; the transitional government was inaugurated on 25 September 2013) 2020
head of government: Prime Minister Moctar OUANE (appointed by the transitional government on 27 Sep 2020; former PM Boubou CISSE (since 23 April 2019) was removed on 18 August 2020 following the military coup)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 29 July 2018 with a runoff on 12 August 2018; prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA elected president in second round; percent of vote - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 77.6%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 22.4%
- chief of state:
- Transitional President Assimi GOITA (since 7 June 2021)
note: an August 2020 coup d'etat deposed President Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA; on 21 September 2020, a group of 17 electors chosen by the Malian military junta, known as the National Committee for the Salvation of the People (CNSP) and led by Colonel Assimi GOITA, selected Bah NDAW as transitional president; GOITA served as vice president of the transitional government which was inaugurated on 25 September 2020; Vice President GOITA seized power on 25 May 2021; NDAW resigned on 26 May 2021
- head of government:
- Transitional Prime Minister Choguel MAIGA (appointed by Transitional President Assimi GOITA on 7 June 2021)
note: former Prime Minister Moctar OUANE was arrested and detained by the military on 24 May 2021 and resigned on 26 May 2021
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 29 July 2018 with a runoff on 12 August 2018 (next to be held February 2022);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA elected president in second round; percent of vote - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 77.6%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 22.4%
chief of state: Transitional President of transitional government, Bah NDAW (since 25 September 2020); vice president of the transitional government, Assimi GOITA (since 25 September 2020); former president 7 June 2021)
note: an August 2020 coup d'etat deposed President Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA was deposed by the Malian military on 18 August 2020; KEITA; on 21 September, September 2020, a group of 17 electors chosen by the Malian military junta, called known as the National Committee for the Salvation of the People (NCSP), selected former Malian defense minister (CNSP) and chairman of the NCSP, led by Colonel Assimi GOITA, selected Bah NDAW, NDAW as transitional president, and retired Malian Army Colonel Assimi president; GOITA served as transitional vice president; president of the transitional government which was inaugurated on 25 September 2020 2020; Vice President GOITA seized power on 25 May 2021; NDAW resigned on 26 May 2021
head of government: Transitional Prime Minister Moctar OUANE Choguel MAIGA (appointed by the transitional government Transitional President Assimi GOITA on 27 Sep 2020; 7 June 2021)
note: former PM Boubou CISSE Prime Minister Moctar OUANE was removed on 18 August 2020 following arrested and detained by the military coup) on 24 May 2021 and resigned on 26 May 2021
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 29 July 2018 with a runoff on 12 August 2018; 2018 (next to be held February 2022); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA elected president in second round; percent of vote - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 77.6%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 22.4%
- chief of state:
- Transition President Assimi GOITA (since 7 June 2021);
- note - an August 2020 coup d'etat deposed President Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA;
- on 21 September 2020, a group of 17 electors chosen by the Malian military junta, known as the National Committee for the Salvation of the People (CNSP) and led by Colonel Assimi GOITA, selected Bah NDAW as transition president;
- GOITA served as vice president of the transitional government which was inaugurated on 25 September 2020;
- Vice President GOITA seized power on 25 May 2021;
- NDAW resigned on 26 May 2021;
- on 6 June 2022, GOITA's government announced a transition period of 24 months with a return to civilian rule effective March 2024
- head of government:
- Transition Prime Minister Choguel MAIGA (appointed by Transitional President Assimi GOITA on 7 June 2021)
note: former transition Prime Minister Moctar OUANE was arrested and detained by the military on 24 May 2021 and resigned on 26 May 2021
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 29 July 2018 with runoff on 12 August 2018;
- prime minister appointed by the president;
- note - on 21 February 2022, the transition government adopted a charter allowing transition authorities to rule for up to 5 years;
- thereafter transition President GOITA is barred from being a candidate in presidential elections.
- election results:
- 2018 : Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 41.7%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 17.8%, other 40.5%;
- percent of vote in second round - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 67.2%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 32.8%
- 2013 : Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 39.8%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 19.7%, other 40.5%;
- percent of vote in second round - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 77.6%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 22.4%
chief of state: Transitional Transition President Assimi GOITA (since 7 June 2021) 2021); note - an August 2020 coup d'etat deposed President Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA; on 21 September 2020, a group of 17 electors chosen by the Malian military junta, known as the National Committee for the Salvation of the People (CNSP) and led by Colonel Assimi GOITA, selected Bah NDAW as
note:transitional transition president; GOITA served as vice president of the transitional government which was inaugurated on 25 September 2020; Vice President GOITA seized power on 25 May 2021; NDAW resigned on 26 May 2021 2021; on 6 June 2022, GOITA's government announced a transition period of 24 months with a return to civilian rule effective March 2024
head of government: Transitional Transition Prime Minister Choguel MAIGA (appointed by Transitional President Assimi GOITA on 7 June 2021)
note: former transition Prime Minister Moctar OUANE was arrested and detained by the military on 24 May 2021 and resigned on 26 May 2021
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 29 July 2018 with a runoff on 12 August 2018 (next to be held February 2022); 2018; prime minister appointed by the president president; note - on 21 February 2022, the transition government adopted a charter allowing transition authorities to rule for up to 5 years; thereafter transition President GOITA is barred from being a candidate in presidential elections.
election results: 2018 : Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 41.7%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 17.8%, other 40.5%; percent of vote in second round - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 67.2%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 32.8%
2013 : Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 39.8%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 19.7%, other 40.5%; percent of vote in second round - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 77.6%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 22.4%
- chief of state:
- Transition President Assimi GOITA (since 7 June 2021);
- note - an August 2020 coup d'état deposed President Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA;
- on 21 September 2020, a group of 17 electors chosen by the Malian military junta, known as the National Committee for the Salvation of the People (CNSP) and led by Colonel Assimi GOITA, selected Bah NDAW as transition president;
- GOITA served as vice president of the transitional government which was inaugurated on 25 September 2020;
- Vice President GOITA seized power on 25 May 2021;
- NDAW resigned on 26 May 2021;
- on 6 June 2022, GOITA's government announced a transition period of 24 months with a planned return to civilian rule by March 2024
- head of government:
- Transition Prime Minister Choguel MAIGA (appointed by Transitional President Assimi GOITA on 7 June 2021)
note: former transition Prime Minister Moctar OUANE was arrested and detained by the military on 24 May 2021 and resigned on 26 May 2021
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 29 July 2018 with runoff on 12 August 2018;
- prime minister appointed by the president;
- note - on 21 February 2022, the transition government adopted a charter allowing transition authorities to rule for up to 5 years;
- thereafter, transition President GOITA is barred as a candidate in presidential elections
- election results:
- 2018 : Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 41.7%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 17.8%, other 40.5%;
- percent of vote in second round - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA 67.2%, Soumaila CISSE 32.8%
- 2013 : Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 39.8%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 19.7%, other 40.5%;
- percent of vote in second round - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 77.6%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 22.4%
chief of state: Transition President Assimi GOITA (since 7 June 2021); note - an August 2020 coup d'etat d'état deposed President Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA; on 21 September 2020, a group of 17 electors chosen by the Malian military junta, known as the National Committee for the Salvation of the People (CNSP) and led by Colonel Assimi GOITA, selected Bah NDAW as transition president; GOITA served as vice president of the transitional government which was inaugurated on 25 September 2020; Vice President GOITA seized power on 25 May 2021; NDAW resigned on 26 May 2021; on 6 June 2022, GOITA's government announced a transition period of 24 months with a planned return to civilian rule effective by March 2024
head of government: Transition Prime Minister Choguel MAIGA (appointed by Transitional President Assimi GOITA on 7 June 2021)
note: former transition Prime Minister Moctar OUANE was arrested and detained by the military on 24 May 2021 and resigned on 26 May 2021
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 29 July 2018 with runoff on 12 August 2018; prime minister appointed by the president; note - on 21 February 2022, the transition government adopted a charter allowing transition authorities to rule for up to 5 years; thereafter thereafter, transition President GOITA is barred from being as a candidate in presidential elections. elections
election results:
2018 : Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 41.7%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 17.8%, other 40.5%; percent of vote in second round - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 67.2%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 32.8%
2013 : Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 39.8%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 19.7%, other 40.5%; percent of vote in second round - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 77.6%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 22.4%
- chief of state:
- Transition President Assimi GOITA (since 7 June 2021)
- head of government:
- Transition Prime Minister Choguel MAIGA (since 7 June 2021)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 29 July 2018 with runoff on 12 August 2018;
- prime minister appointed by the president;
- note - on 21 February 2022, the transition government adopted a charter allowing transition authorities to rule for up to 5 years, but a referendum pushed through by the junta in June 2023 consolidated power in the presidency and would allow junta leaders to serve in a new government, creating the potential for transition President GOITA to maintain his hold on power indefinitely
- election results:
- 2018 : Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA reelected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 41.7%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 17.8%, other 40.5%;
- percent of vote in second round - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA 67.2%, Soumaila CISSE 32.8%
- 2013 : Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 39.8%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 19.7%, other 40.5%;
- percent of vote in second round - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 77.6%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 22.4%
note: an August 2020 coup d'état deposed President Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA; on 21 September 2020, a group of 17 electors chosen by the Malian military junta, known as the National Committee for the Salvation of the People (CNSP) and led by Colonel Assimi GOITA, selected Bah NDAW as transition president; GOITA served as vice president of the transition government which was inaugurated on 25 September 2020; Vice President GOITA seized power on 25 May 2021; NDAW resigned on 26 May 2021; on 6 June 2022, GOITA's government announced a transition period of 24 months with a planned return to civilian rule by March 2024
chief of state: Transition President Assimi GOITA (since 7 June 2021); note - an August 2020 coup d'état deposed President Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA; on 21 September 2020, a group of 17 electors chosen by the Malian military junta, known as the National Committee for the Salvation of the People (CNSP) and led by Colonel Assimi GOITA, selected Bah NDAW as transition president; GOITA served as vice president of the transitional government which was inaugurated on 25 September 2020; Vice President GOITA seized power on 25 May 2021; NDAW resigned on 26 May 2021; on 6 June 2022, GOITA's government announced a transition period of 24 months with a planned return to civilian rule by March 2024 2021)
head of government: Transition Prime Minister Choguel MAIGA (appointed by Transitional President Assimi GOITA on (since 7 June 2021)note: former transition Prime Minister Moctar OUANE was arrested and detained by the military on 24 May 2021 and resigned on 26 May 2021cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 29 July 2018 with runoff on 12 August 2018; prime minister appointed by the president; note - on 21 February 2022, the transition government adopted a charter allowing transition authorities to rule for up to 5 years; thereafter, years, but a referendum pushed through by the junta in June 2023 consolidated power in the presidency and would allow junta leaders to serve in a new government, creating the potential for transition President GOITA is barred as a candidate in presidential elections to maintain his hold on power indefinitely
election results:
2018 : Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA elected reelected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 41.7%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 17.8%, other 40.5%; percent of vote in second round - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA 67.2%, Soumaila CISSE 32.8%
2013 : Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 39.8%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 19.7%, other 40.5%; percent of vote in second round - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 77.6%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 22.4%
note: an August 2020 coup d'état deposed President Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA; on 21 September 2020, a group of 17 electors chosen by the Malian military junta, known as the National Committee for the Salvation of the People (CNSP) and led by Colonel Assimi GOITA, selected Bah NDAW as transition president; GOITA served as vice president of the transition government which was inaugurated on 25 September 2020; Vice President GOITA seized power on 25 May 2021; NDAW resigned on 26 May 2021; on 6 June 2022, GOITA's government announced a transition period of 24 months with a planned return to civilian rule by March 2024
- chief of state:
- Transition President Assimi GOITA (since 7 June 2021)
- head of government:
- Transition Prime Minister Abdoulaye MAIGA (since 22 November 2024)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- election/appointment process:
- president directly elected by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- most recent election date:
- 29 July 2018, with runoff on 12 August 2018
- election results:
- 2018 : Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA reelected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 41.7%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 17.8%, other 40.5%;
- percent of vote in second round - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA 67.2%, Soumaila CISSE 32.8%
note: in 2022, the transition government adopted a charter allowing transition authorities to rule for up to 5 years; in July 2025, the military-appointed National Transitional Council (CNT) unanimously adopted a revised transitional charter that granted transitional president General Assimi GOITA a five-year presidential mandate, renewable indefinitely, following the earlier dissolution of all political parties in May
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chief of state: Transition President Assimi GOITA (since 7 June 2021)
head of government: Transition Prime Minister Abdoulaye MAIGA (since 22 November 2024)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
election/appointment process: president directly elected by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); prime minister appointed by the president
most recent election date: 29 July 2018, with runoff on 12 August 2018
election results:
2018 : Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA reelected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA (RPM) 41.7%, Soumaila CISSE (URD) 17.8%, other 40.5%; percent of vote in second round - Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA 67.2%, Soumaila CISSE 32.8%
note: in 2022, the transition government adopted a charter allowing transition authorities to rule for up to 5 years; in July 2025, the military-appointed National Transitional Council (CNT) unanimously adopted a revised transitional charter that granted transitional president General Assimi GOITA a five-year presidential mandate, renewable indefinitely, following the earlier dissolution of all political parties in May
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