Low turnout for Mali's referendum
Episode 30 min 40s

Low turnout for Mali's referendum

From Focus on Africa BBC World Service

Mali's ruling military junta held a constitutional referendum on Sunday, but turnout was around 27%, with many people refusing to take part. We look at what was on the table, and what the outcome could mean in terms of the return to democracy.

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