Convergence for the Development of Mali explained

Convergence for the Development of Mali
Native Name:Convergence pour le développement du Mali
Spokesperson:Housseini Guindo
Foundation:2008
Country:Mali
Seats1 Title:National Assembly

Convergence for the Development of Mali (French: Convergence pour le développement du Mali, CODEM) is a political party in Mali. Its emblem is a distaff and its slogan is "Let's count on our own strengths first" (Comptons d’abord sur nos propres forces).

History

The party was established on 23 May 2008 by five MPs; Alassane Abba, Housseini Guindo, Marie Sylla, Saran Sinaté and Souleymane Guindo.

In the 2013 parliamentary elections it won five seats, becoming the fifth largest party in the National Assembly.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2201_E.htm Mali: Assemblée Nationale (National Assembly): Last Elections