Mali’s electoral authorities said that the amendments to the country’s 1992 constitution were approved by 97% of the 8.4 million voters who took part in a referendum on June 18. The UN-backed vote was conducted by the country’s Transitional Military Council.
The amended constitution will provide the framework for the presidential elections scheduled for February next year which will end the transitional period and mark a return to civilian rule. The amendments envisage substantial changes to state institutions, including the presidency and parliament. Voter turnout stood at 39.4%, higher than in many recent elections.
The result of the referendum is seen
