Mali: Section 1 - Data

摘要

1. Governance - New parliamentary elections held in 2020; turbulent aftermath eventually led to overthrow of Ibrahim Boubacar Keieta in August 2020 military coup; military-dominated government announced transition administration in September; new elections are slated for 2022 2. Economy - Malian economy likely contracted close to 2 percent in 2020 amid coronavirus pandemic; IMF projects recovery of about 4 percent in 2021 3. Security - Operations against jihadist and ethnic militants continue, with the backing of MINUSMA and France's Operation Barkhane 4. Military Market Prospects - Mali has undertaken a modernization program for its air force to boost its counterinsurgency capabilities; procurement of armored vehicles has ticked upward as well.