The ruling junta in Mali has announced the postponement of the presidential elections, which were scheduled for February 2023. The government spokesperson cited technical reasons such as the adoption of a new constitution and the revision of electoral rolls. They also mentioned a dispute with a French company involved in the census process. The new election dates will be announced later. Mali held a referendum in June 2023, which resulted in the approval of a new constitution that strengthens the president's powers and gives prominence to the military.

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