VOICED : Mali heads to the polls in crucial

The video discusses the upcoming presidential runoff election in Mali between candidates Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and semi SEC. It highlights the candidates' promises of stability and development, the historical context of political instability due to a coup and Islamist threats, and the importance of a clear election outcome to restore governance and peace. The challenges facing the new president include addressing the Tuareg rebellion, Islamist threats, and economic recovery.

What is the main promise made by both candidates in the Mali presidential runoff?

• Stability and development

• Healthcare reform

• Military expansion

• Economic growth

What event triggered the political chaos in Mali?

• A foreign invasion

• A financial crisis

• An army coup

• A natural disaster

Which group declared a breakaway homeland in northern Mali?

• Local politicians

• Islamists

• French forces

• Tuareg rebels

What was the role of the French-led intervention in Mali?

• To negotiate with Tuareg rebels

• To restore order and pave the way for elections

• To assist in the coup

• To support the Islamist uprising

What are the major challenges facing the winner of the Mali election?

• Building new infrastructure

• Increasing foreign aid

• Expanding military operations

• Improving governance and restoring the state