After the first round in November, Mali will hold the second round of parliamentary elections on December 15.
Ms. Mlambo-Ngcuka met with women leaders in Mali, listening as women asked for action to protect women’s rights and train security officers.
Mali will hold the first round of its legislative elections on November 24, while the second round will be heldon December 15.
“I have always wanted to represent the people in my area as a ward councillor, but l gave up this dream because I was afraid to contest against men, thinking that I cannot win.” Sarah Kulemeka of the Ntcheu district also gave up on this dream because she could not afford the nomination fee.
Mme Haidara Aissata Cisse dite Chato was the only one woman candidate for the first round of the presidential elections.
Malians are still waiting for the government to announce full provisional results from Sunday's presidential poll. The presidency says the announcement has been delayed until Friday, the day by law when the results are due.
There is currently only one woman candidate for the upcoming presidential elections, Mme Haidara Aissata Cisse dite Chato.